Areeb Cheema, BACP
Areeb Cheema offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life change.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Parenting issues
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About Areeb
Areeb Cheema offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life change. He works one to one and focuses on what matters most to the individual. Conversations are steady and straightforward, aimed at helping people make small, useful changes.
Areeb has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a pace the client chooses and aim to build skills for managing difficult moments. His areas of focus include parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and recovery, and coping with trauma or abuse. He also supports people dealing with depression, anger, panic, obsessive thoughts, and the emotional strain of fertility or separation.
Practical coping strategies are offered alongside space to talk about what matters. Areeb pays attention to family of origin issues, codependency and attachment patterns that can affect everyday life. He also works with men’s issues and multicultural concerns, helping clients untangle patterns that feel stuck.
Fatherhood and money-related worries are understood within this wider context. Sessions are offered in English and Areeb accepts international clients. He aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space and to tailor support to each person’s situation.
The focus is on empowering people to take manageable steps toward change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395940 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Areeb works with
Everything Areeb lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client decide what fits best for the person’s goals and situation. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to use around work, childcare and travel schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship issues, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem problems, among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, using evidence-based techniques and tailoring the work to each person’s needs and goals.
What experience does he have?
Areeb has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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