Mehreen Haroon-Ali, BACP, NCPS

Mehreen Haroon-Ali is a counsellor who draws on humanistic and evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate difficult moments. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and believes people bring strengths that can help them move forward. Mehreen encourages clients to take the lead in sessions and offers a supportive space to talk through problems. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.

Mehreen uses a mix of approaches, including cognitive behavioural techniques and humanistic ideas, to suit each person’s needs. She often combines these with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused thinking where helpful. Sessions are client-led, and Mehreen will suggest tools such as thought records, values work, or practical exercises when they fit the person’s goals.

She has five years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also covers a wide range of other issues such as sleep and eating difficulties, addiction concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Mehreen says short-term or longer-term counselling can both be appropriate depending on what the person wants to achieve.

In sessions she may introduce creative activities if a client is comfortable with that way of working. The emphasis is on understanding each person’s story and finding practical steps to change how they feel and cope. Mehreen aims to help people develop new perspectives and clearer direction for daily life.

To begin, people complete an online matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Mehreen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy alongside a humanistic, client-centred stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small, values-led actions even when thoughts or emotions feel difficult. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different, experiment-based responses to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mehreen will discuss different ways of working and decide together with the person which methods suit their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses to match changing needs.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the original biography. In general, online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. Some formats also make short check-ins or sessions during a lunch break more feasible, while others may be better for longer conversations or using worksheets together. Ask about available session types when you arrange your first appointment so you can choose what fits your routine and comfort level.