Mariam Nakabugo, BACP

Mariam Nakabugo welcomes people who feel stuck by jealousy, relationship strain, low self-esteem or persistent anxiety. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk honestly about painful experiences and the day-to-day challenges that follow. Mariam’s manner is warm and encouraging, and she focuses on helping people find their own strengths and next steps.

She draws on client-centred ways of working that put the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. This means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping the person make sense of their feelings in ways that feel authentic to them. Mariam also uses solution-focused ideas to help set practical goals and notice small changes that matter.

With ten years’ experience, Mariam has supported adults through a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, work-related stress and compassion fatigue. She also helps people facing health-related challenges, long-term caring roles, body image and attachment concerns. Her background includes culturally sensitive work with Black, Asian, Middle Eastern and minority women where requested.

Mariam is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She can integrate Christian faith and Biblical principles into sessions when that is something a person wishes to include. Sessions are held in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.

To begin, clients use the provider’s matching process and complete a short matching questionnaire. The therapist will then offer scheduling information so people can book at a time that fits their life.

How Mariam’s approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience first. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects back what is important so the person can understand their feelings more clearly. This approach can help with issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries by giving space to make sense of difficult emotions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. Sessions look for what is already working and build on those strengths to reach short-term goals. It is useful for stress, coping with life changes and setting manageable goals after conflict or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mariam will discuss what feels most useful and adapt sessions based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and aims to balance exploring feelings with trying practical techniques.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to take part even when life is demanding, though the specific way sessions are delivered should be checked before scheduling.