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Sabina Begum-Hossain

Sabina Begum-Hossain, NCPS

Counsellor - Anxiety and family concerns

United Kingdom

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Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS18-05980
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family concerns

About Sabina

Sabina Begum-Hossain is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression and difficulties coping with life changes. She also lists ADHD among her focus areas and speaks English.

Sabina uses a client-centred approach that keeps conversation focused on the person's priorities. Sessions tend to centre on listening, reflecting the person's experience back, and supporting them to find what helps in day-to-day life. That approach can suit people who want practical space to talk and to explore options at their own pace.

Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and stress. These include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, and isolation or loneliness. She also notes experience with panic attacks, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and issues around guilt and forgiveness.

Sabina presents herself as respectful and sensitive in her practice. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person brings to sessions rather than following a fixed script. The first contact involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients are asked to select the See online therapy options button to begin the matching process.

Client-centred approaches and how online sessions work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the pace set by the person. This approach suits people who want space to talk through stress, anxiety, family issues and life changes without a set agenda.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabina will discuss what matters to the client and try different ways of working until they settle on what fits. That process is collaborative and based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, which may help people plan ongoing support around other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of worries does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression and coping with life changes, and lists ADHD among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting back what the person says, and helping them identify what feels helpful.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing work?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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