Bushra Yassin , BACP

Bushra Yassin is a counsellor who supports people facing family strain, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also helps with parenting concerns, sleep problems, self‑esteem, career stress and adjustment after life changes. Bushra works with women on matters such as domestic violence, cultural pressures, and complicated grief. She speaks English and Urdu and practices from the United Kingdom.

Bushra uses straightforward, conversational sessions where the person sets the pace. She listens for what matters most and then helps clients try practical ways to feel steadier. Sessions are shaped around each person rather than following a rigid formula.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening. That means conversations focus on values, practical thinking tools and understanding important relationships from the past and present.

Bushra has seven years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with women from varied cultural and religious backgrounds and is familiar with how those pressures show up in daily life.

People can expect an empathetic style that balances emotional support and practical steps. Bushra emphasises clear aims so progress can be reviewed. She welcomes clients who want to explore how life events have shaped them and where they want to go next.

How Bushra's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviours to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood and daily functioning. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current responses and help people understand and rewrite relationship patterns that cause pain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bushra will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That means discussing options, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible check-ins during the week. These options help therapy fit work, family and travel schedules and make it easier to keep continuity of care across locations.