Aminah Teague , BACP

Aminah Teague is a counsellor who helps people manage anxiety and stress. She supports clients who feel constantly wound up, read too much into interactions, or struggle to motivate themselves. Aminah writes plainly and listens closely to understand how each person operates. She uses practical conversation to help people stop convincing themselves of things they know aren't true. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and building skills that can be used day to day. Aminah encourages people to drop protective masks and practise being honest about their needs. Aminah draws on Client-Centred ideas to make the room feel supportive and non-judgemental. She also works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them in real life. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons to change and keeping momentum. People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, grief, addiction and parenting stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, chronic health issues, body image, attachment and related challenges. With four years’ experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Aminah aims to make first contact straightforward. She offers a calm, honest style and works with clients to set small, manageable goals. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.

How Aminah brings therapy online with practical approaches

Aminah often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy online. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which works well in video sessions where homework and worksheets can be shared. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, useful changes and quick steps forward, which suits shorter phone check-ins or messaging for ongoing progress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then choose techniques together. This collaborative planning means methods can be adjusted as needs change and progress is made. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let you see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, keeping momentum between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical, usable steps that help in everyday life.