Mariam Nakabugo , BACP

Mariam Nakabugo is a licensed person-centered therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings a warm, encouraging, and empowering presence to her work. She creates an open, non-judgmental space where adults can explore feelings and challenges related to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work stress, family conflict, trauma, loss, and loneliness. Her practice emphasizes partnership and respect, helping people identify their own strengths and build the tools needed to move forward.

Mariam has particular experience supporting those affected by abusive and harmful practices, including emotional or physical abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage, coercive control, female genital mutilation, and honour-based violence. She also offers culturally sensitive counselling for Black, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other minority women, tailoring support to reflect cultural context and individual needs. As a Christian, she is able to integrate Biblical principles and Christian values into therapy when clients request faith-informed guidance.

She holds the credential BACP, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Mariam approaches each person as the expert of their own story and aims to walk alongside them, offering encouragement and practical support. For those interested in working together, she is accepting clients and invites prospective clients to message her or check availability to book a session.

Client-centered and Solution-focused Care Online

Mariam uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting space where people are invited to lead the conversation and identify what matters most to them. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the belief that individuals hold valuable resources to guide their own change. It is especially helpful for those facing relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, grief, or trauma.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy to help clients set clear, achievable goals and notice small steps that lead to progress. This practical, forward-looking approach can be effective for addressing stress, anxiety, and life transitions by building actionable strategies and highlighting strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Mariam works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what helps most and adjust the focus over time to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Mariam is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work and to maintain continuity of support when life is busy or travel is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, goal-oriented work across a wide range of concerns.