Areeb Cheema, BACP

Areeb Cheema helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or relationship strain. He is described as respectful and compassionate, and he aims to make sessions feel non-judgemental and straightforward. He works with concerns such as parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Areeb holds BACP which is shown in his profile as his professional credential.

Areeb adapts sessions to the needs of each person. He focuses on practical steps and small changes that feel manageable. Conversations can include looking at patterns, building coping skills, and planning what to try between meetings.

He frames therapy as a partnership. People set goals together and decide what progress looks like. The therapist offers support and encouragement while helping clients try new strategies for difficult moments.

Areeb has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping with anger, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and life transitions. He also lists a range of focused concerns such as attachment issues, codependency and postpartum depression.

Sessions aim to be practical and steady rather than rushed. Areeb encourages honest talk about setbacks as well as successes. The emphasis is on usable tools and clearer direction for day-to-day life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online support

Areeb lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the framework for his work. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills and step-by-step strategies to manage anxiety and panic attacks. These methods help people practise breathing, grounding and gradual behaviour changes to reduce distress.

Another frequently used approach targets patterns that keep problems going, such as codependency or unhelpful thinking. This type of work looks at relationships and habits, helps people notice triggers, and guides them to try different responses when difficult situations arise.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history and preferences and then agree on methods to try. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

Check which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera every session. Many people find remote sessions let them maintain a steady routine while practising new skills between meetings.