Mehreen Haroon-Ali

Mehreen Haroon-Ali is a counsellor who blends humanistic values with structured approaches. She works mainly with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and motivation issues. Her style is warm and non-judgemental and she aims to help people find practical ways forward.

She describes therapy as client-led. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and build on existing strengths. Mehreen may introduce creative tools if the person is comfortable with them, but always follows the client’s pace.

Her practice draws on a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas and humanistic traditions. That mix helps with problem solving, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and making changes in day-to-day life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also shape work on values and meaningful action.

Mehreen holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has around five years of experience. She says taking the first step takes courage and aims to make that initial move easier and less daunting. Her approach is practical, direct and sensitive to the individual’s needs.

People come for many concerns such as anger, addictions, parenting strain, eating or sleeping difficulties, LGBT issues, bereavement, career uncertainty and ADHD. Mehreen looks to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and can start to try out new ways of coping.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It can help when anxiety, depression or anger get in the way of the life you want. Client-Centred Therapy centres on being heard and accepted; the counsellor offers empathic listening so people can make their own choices and gain confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mehreen will discuss different ways of working and decide together what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make accessing an international counsellor simpler. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods so exercises, reflective work and problem-solving run well in remote sessions.