- Person-centred approach
- Culturally sensitive care
- BACP registration
About Mariam
Mariam Nakabugo is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports adults facing relationship strains, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She is experienced in helping people cope with life changes, grief, stress and issues around intimacy and boundaries. Mariam also works with people dealing with addiction, career pressure and compassion fatigue, and she lists codependency among her areas of focus.
Her approach is warm, encouraging and person-centred. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through their feelings. Sessions are built around the client’s priorities, with the counsellor following the person’s pace and concerns.
Mariam brings ten years of experience to her practice and holds BACP registration, which is noted in her professional details. She often supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse, including forms of coercive control and other harmful practices. She also provides culturally sensitive counselling for Black, Asian, Middle Eastern and minority women when requested.
As a Christian, she can integrate Biblical principles and Christian values into sessions if a client would like that included. Mariam encourages clients to see themselves as the expert in their own life, and she frames her role as offering companionship, practical ideas and encouragement.
To start working together, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the counsellor’s availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s concerns. The counsellor offers empathy, acceptance and simple reflections so the person can make sense of their own experience; this often helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. It uses short-term, goal-oriented conversations to identify what is already working and build on those strengths, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work, and the counsellor will discuss what feels most helpful during early sessions. Together they will decide which methods and priorities fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences in an open and collaborative way.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking as session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from a quieter place or use a phone call when bandwidth is limited, helping therapy sit more comfortably around everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Mariam helps people with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and stress, plus grief, addiction concerns and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach that follows the client’s lead and a solution-focused style to set practical goals and small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on a wide range of issues including trauma and family conflict.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.
What should someone do to begin sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.