Fadeela Abdelmawla, BACP, NCPS

Fadeela works from an integrative humanistic person-centred base and often brings in creative techniques such as guided imagery and active imagination to deepen self-understanding. These methods help when words feel limited and can be effective for exploring emotions, attachment patterns and self-identity concerns.

She also uses practical evidence-based techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas and compassion-focused approaches. Cognitive behaviour elements help people notice unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses, which can reduce panic and anxiety. Compassion-focused ideas support building a kinder inner voice and easing harsh self-criticism, useful for shame, guilt and low self-esteem.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This means plans can change over time as the work progresses and as what helps becomes clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility that suits many people’s lives. Video calls enable face-to-face connection and visual cues, phone sessions can be shorter or work better when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy schedules or provide a quieter way to check in. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and creative tools to these formats so the work remains practical and accessible.