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Dr. Saf Buxy, BACP

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About Saf

Dr. Saf Buxy helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, career dilemmas and sleep or eating problems.

Dr Buxy works with people from the LGBT community and those coping with life changes, bipolar mood patterns, or compassion fatigue. He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Conversations are shaped around each person's priorities.

He listens first, then suggests practical steps to try between sessions.

Background and approach

The aim is to build clearer coping skills and steadier day-to-day routines. Dr Buxy has 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both long-standing patterns and recent problems.

He will explain approaches in simple terms and involve the person in deciding what to try. Sessions focus on real-life goals such as improving sleep, reducing panic, managing addictive urges, or repairing communication. He uses a mix of discussion, goal-setting and behavioural ideas adapted to each situation.

Progress is checked regularly so the plan can change if needed. People who choose to work with Dr Buxy can expect a calm, non-judgemental space. He aims to be practical and compassionate, helping people take manageable steps forward.

Starting therapy is often a small act of courage, and he treats that with respect.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403785	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Saf lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How evidence-based techniques work online

Dr Buxy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on practical behavioural steps - breaking problems into small actions to try between sessions, which helps with anxiety, sleep and addictive behaviours. Another approach addresses thought patterns by helping people notice and test upsetting beliefs, useful for low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and explain options in plain language. Together you decide what to try first and review progress, adjusting methods as needs or preferences change.

Online therapy here is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls let you see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are straightforward and respectful, with listening first and practical suggestions second. He focuses on day-to-day skills and clear goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom working with a wide range of presenting issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.