Rukhsana Khan, BACP

Rukhsana Khan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and difficult life changes. She works with individuals who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, grief and concerns about self-esteem. Rukhsana aims to make talking about painful things easier so people can find clearer ways forward.

She draws on several approaches to suit different needs. Sessions focus on listening carefully, making space for emotional material, and finding practical steps to reduce distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. Attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas help look at how past relationships shape current feelings and patterns.

Rukhsana has seven years of clinical experience and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She blends solution-focused work with deeper exploration when needed, adapting the pace to each person.

People can expect a calm, respectful atmosphere in sessions and an emphasis on clear goals. She also supports practical struggles such as coping with chronic illness, parenting pressures, and the fallout of divorce or separation. Rukhsana accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location and therapist availability.

How different approaches work online with this counsellor

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect feelings and behaviour now. Online sessions can allow a steady pace for talking about attachment patterns and practising new ways of relating.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's priorities. In online conversations this often means the counsellor reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and some relationship concerns and can be practised between sessions as homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their goals and preferences. This is decided through early sessions and reviewed as progress is made.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and have regular check-ins from where you are. Different formats suit different needs - for example, audio-only can be useful when bandwidth is low, while brief sessions can fit into a workday break.