Areeb Cheema , BACP

Areeb Cheema is a United Kingdom based therapist with four years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works with individuals and families to navigate a wide range of concerns and life transitions, bringing an attentive and steady presence to each session.

His practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family relationships, anger, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also supports work on attachment difficulties, codependency, separation and divorce, domestic violence, fatherhood issues, fertility and postpartum matters, OCD and panic symptoms, and other multicultural and men’s issues. He blends practical support and reflective exploration to meet the needs presented by each person.

Areeb approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, maintaining a non-judgmental space where clients are treated as individuals. He tailors sessions to the specific goals and circumstances of each person, offering both short-term strategies and deeper emotional work as needed. He emphasises empowerment and collaboration, supporting clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. He is currently accepting clients and works with people internationally.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Areeb uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine skills-focused work and reflective exploration. Skills-focused work offers practical tools to manage symptoms such as anxiety, panic, obsessive patterns, and problematic coping, helping clients develop strategies they can apply between sessions. Reflective, relational work addresses attachment, family dynamics, trauma and long-standing patterns, supporting deeper understanding and lasting change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Areeb will work with each person to identify goals, discuss available options, and adapt methods as therapy progresses so that interventions match needs, preferences, and pace. This shared planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and workable for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and provide options for people in different locations. Licensed professionals can effectively support emotional growth and problem-solving through these online methods, tailored to each person’s circumstances.