Counselling in Cardiff & Online with Asma Shariff
I'm Asma Shariff, a BACP-registered counsellor (Registered Member 392224, MBACP) working person-centredly. My approach centres on the relationship between us as the vehicle for healing and growth — a warm, affirming space where you can explore your experiences and emotions without judgment, at your own pace.
I've worked with clients aged 17 to 70, from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, on concerns including anxiety, loneliness, bereavement, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship breakdown. I also bring particular experience in culturally and faith-sensitive counselling, and in supporting people through grief.
BACP Registered · Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) · Person-Centred Approach
Fees
Initial consultation (30 minutes): £20 · Counselling session (50 minutes): £45
New clients start with the initial consultation. Payment is taken securely online when you book.
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What I Can Help With
Person-centred counselling online, or in person in Whitchurch, Cardiff.
Anxiety
Constant worry, health anxiety and social anxiety.
Depression & Low Mood
Sadness, numbness, and losing motivation or interest.
Stress & Overwhelm
Burnout, pressure, and emotions that feel hard to manage.
Self-Esteem & Confidence
Self-doubt, perfectionism and people-pleasing.
Relationship Difficulties
One-to-one support with affairs, separation and family conflict.
Loneliness
Isolation, life changes and loneliness in later life.
Chronic Illness & Pain
The emotional side of living with a long-term condition.
Individual Counselling
One-to-one sessions for whatever you're carrying.
Areas of Particular Experience
Grief & Bereavement
Support through loss, drawing on dedicated bereavement project work.
Culturally & Faith-Sensitive
A space that honours your culture and faith.
Female Counsellor for Women
Menopause, life after a baby, and the roles women carry.
Women's Wellbeing Group
A monthly group space for women to connect and support one another.
Online Counselling
Confidential video sessions from home, across South Wales and the UK.
Your First Session
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, so the first session is deliberately small: a 30-minute initial consultation for £20, online or in person in Whitchurch, Cardiff.
- We'll talk a little about what's brought you here, at whatever pace feels comfortable
- You can ask anything you like about how I work
- Together we'll see whether we're a good fit, with no commitment to further sessions
If you'd like to continue, ongoing sessions are 50 minutes and £45. Before your first full session you'll sign a short counselling agreement covering confidentiality, payment and cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does counselling cost?
The 30-minute initial consultation is £20. Ongoing 50-minute sessions are £45. Payment is taken securely online when you book.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or rearrange. Less notice is treated as a missed appointment and is non-refundable. If I need to cancel, you'll be offered a new time or a full refund.
Can I have sessions online or in person?
Both. Online sessions are by secure video from wherever you are in the UK. Face-to-face sessions take place in Whitchurch, Cardiff. More about online counselling.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, with or without a referral or diagnosis.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us, within the limits set out in the counselling agreement, such as where someone may be at risk of serious harm. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
What if no times are showing in the calendar?
Please call 029 2167 7203 or email info@mulberrycounselling.com and we'll find a time.