Sherife Hussein, BACP

Sherife Hussein is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and challenges with motivation. She brings eight years of professional experience and a compassionate, respectful approach to each conversation. Sherife speaks English and Turkish and supports international clients as well.

Sherife uses a person-centred style that puts the client's experience at the centre of sessions. She listens first, then shapes the conversation and goals around what matters to the individual. This practical focus helps people tackle things like panic, low mood, sleep problems, anger and addictive patterns.

She also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life. That work is aimed at reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events and helping people regain a greater sense of control and safety in their lives.

Sherife often supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, physical illness or chronic pain, and ageing-related worries. She tailors plans to each person, drawing on her experience with attachment, abandonment, ADHD and neurodiversity.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps and steady progress. People are encouraged to move at their own pace and to notice small changes over time.

How Sherife uses person-centred and trauma-focused work online

Person-centred therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what she hears and helps set goals that matter to the person. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, building confidence and coping with life changes.

Trauma-focused therapy looks at how past harm affects the present. It involves gently addressing traumatic memories and teaching ways to reduce their day-to-day impact. This method can help people who struggle with intrusive memories, high arousal, or ongoing distress after difficult events.

Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. Sherife will discuss options and help decide which approach fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. She aims to make this a collaborative choice rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking so you know what is available. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy week, useful for shorter check-ins, or helpful when travel is difficult. Confirm the exact session options when you book to ensure they meet your practical needs.