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Rukhsana Khan

Rukhsana Khan, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Anger and relationships

  • Attachment focus
  • CBT techniques
  • Solution-focused work

About Rukhsana

Rukhsana Khan is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anger and grief. She also helps people dealing with trauma, parenting pressures and big life changes.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of what is happening for them. Sessions focus on what is causing distress now and on practical steps to reduce the immediate pressure. Rukhsana listens for patterns in relationships and emotion that repeat over time and brings these into the discussion so clients can see options they may not have noticed.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centred work to follow a person’s priorities and cognitive behavioural techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking. Solution-focused elements support quick, practical goals when that is useful.

Rukhsana commonly helps people who struggle with anger that shows up at home or at work, or who carry resentment and find it hard to speak up. She also supports people coping with grief, family conflict and the after-effects of abuse or trauma.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and communication. In practice this means talking through relationship patterns and noticing how they appear in daily life, which can help with anger or trust issues.

Client-centred work follows the person’s priorities and pace. Sessions focus on the problems the client brings and on building understanding through attentive listening and reflection.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviours that keep a problem going. It is practical and often includes small experiments to try between sessions to test new ways of responding to anger or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and brief tasks to work over distance and help clients apply new ways of managing anger in everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma related concerns.

How would she approach my anger issues?

She uses conversation that highlights repeating patterns and practical steps. Cognitive behavioural ideas may be used to spot triggers and try different responses.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

She has seven years of clinical practice supporting adults with emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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