BACP

Layla Kareem , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Layla

Layla Kareem is a qualified counsellor based in Central London with six years of clinical experience. She offers a compassionate, non-judgemental approach that aims to help people make sense of difficult emotions, relationships, and life transitions. Layla works flexibly around client preferences and invites people to share what they hope to gain from therapy so sessions can be tailored to individual goals and needs.

Her practice draws on person-centered principles alongside psychoanalytic perspectives, with mindfulness and existential themes woven through her work. This blend supports exploration of personal meaning, attachment patterns, and day-to-day coping strategies. She is also trained within approaches that address emotion, cognition, and relational dynamics to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and career or family difficulties.

Layla holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional training and adherence to recognised practice standards. She currently offers text-based sessions only and accepts international clients. At this time she is not accepting new clients. Layla aims to provide a warm, steady presence where people can voice thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer direction and greater emotional balance.

Applying attachment and person-centered approaches online

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, accepting environment where clients lead the pace and direction of their work - this helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and clearer decision-making when facing stress, relationship issues, or low self-esteem. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and ongoing relational patterns shape present-day connections and emotional responses - it is useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment issues, and family of origin challenges. Existential therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and personal values, supporting clients who are wrestling with life transitions, grief, emptiness, or questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Layla works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her style as the work unfolds so therapy remains relevant and client-led.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - enabling continuity of care across locations and busy schedules. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Layla Kareem have?

Layla Kareem has six years of experience.

Is Layla Kareem a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates recognised professional membership and training.

In which languages does Layla Kareem provide therapy?

Layla provides therapy in English.

Where is Layla Kareem located?

Layla is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Layla Kareem as my therapist?

You can work with Layla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Layla Kareem work with international clients?

Yes, Layla works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Layla Kareem cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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