Fauzia Hoque , BACP

Fauzia Hoque is a person-centred counsellor who brings a compassionate, relationship-focused approach to therapy. With a background supporting people facing substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, gender identity concerns, couple difficulties, and loss and bereavement, she adapts her work to meet each person where they are. She also works in a secondary school setting, using play therapy to help young people explore and express themselves in ways that feel natural and age appropriate.

Alongside play-based methods, Fauzia integrates art as a therapeutic tool for adults and children when words are hard to find. She draws on a range of therapeutic models and skills to tailor sessions to individual needs, taking a holistic view that considers emotional, relational, and practical aspects of a person’s life. Building a trusting, authentic connection is central to her practice and she sees that relationship as the foundation for meaningful change.

Fauzia holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she applies her training and experience to help people become their authentic selves. She welcomes questions from those who are considering working with her and invites contact to discuss whether her approach is a good fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Fauzia uses client-centred therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, acceptance, and helping people access their own capacity for growth, which can be especially helpful for issues like relationship concerns, identity questions, and low self-esteem.

She also applies cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers structured techniques that can complement the more exploratory client-centred work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Fauzia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions by combining approaches when appropriate and reviewing progress together.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to access support from home or elsewhere, and allow people to choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for them.