Mariam Nakabugo, BACP

Mariam Nakabugo welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step. She helps people talk through relationship worries, anxiety, low mood, grief and other stressful life changes in a calm, respectful way. Mariam works from a belief that each person already has strengths they can build on, and she aims to make therapy practical and understandable.

Her style is warm and encouraging. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, achievable steps. Mariam uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen closely and let the person’s priorities lead the work. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical goals and find ways forward quickly.

Mariam has ten years of experience supporting adults with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and caregiving stress. She also helps with issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image and career-related stress. Her background includes attention to cultural context and values when those are important to the person.

She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the credential shown. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.

To start, people are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. Mariam supports people who want straightforward, empathic conversation and practical steps toward change.

How her approaches work online and in conversation

Mariam uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a listening space where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach focuses on acceptance and understanding so people can explore feelings and choices at their own pace.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical steps. This method looks for small changes that make a difference and helps people try out new behaviours between sessions to see what works.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try different ways of working and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That choice will be shaped by the person's needs, values and day-to-day life.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can suit people who prefer not to travel, need flexibility around work or caregiving, or want to begin with goal-focused conversations from home. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt sessions to match practical constraints and personal preferences.