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Saima Qaiyum, BACP

Saima Qaiyum offers support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Saima

Saima Qaiyum offers support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. She helps people cope with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger and career uncertainty. Saima also works with issues such as compassion fatigue, ADHD and intimacy-related difficulties.

She writes plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is overwhelmed. Saima creates a calm, listening space where a person can talk about their reactions and patterns.

Background and approach

She encourages practical change alongside emotional understanding. That can mean noticing how automatic thoughts affect mood, or trying new ways of speaking up in a relationship. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person.

She uses client-centred approaches to put the person's goals at the heart of the work. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot thinking patterns and to try small experiments that change day-to-day feelings. Solution-focused ideas help set clear, achievable steps and build momentum between sessions.

Saima trained and holds BACP registration with experience spanning nine years in the UK. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and is comfortable supporting those with ADHD and other complex concerns. Her approach blends practical tools with attention to emotional experience.

People meet Saima through online formats that suit their lives. She supports international clients and runs sessions in English. If someone prefers structured goal work or a gentler, listening style, Saima adapts to what the person needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	381962	May 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Saima's approaches work online

Saima combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to support people online. Client-centred therapy means the person sets the pace and topics while the counsellor listens and reflects to increase self-understanding. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short experiments to test different ways of thinking. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress when someone wants practical tools to change day-to-day patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building what already works, which suits people who want goal-focused progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Saima will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences in collaboration with them. That might mean blending listening-led sessions with structured CBT tasks and solution-focused goals.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can be a shorter check-in or fit into a break at work. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular and practical without travelling to appointments.

Frequently asked

What problems does Saima help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as grief, trauma, parenting and career concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She offers a calm, listening space and works collaboratively. Sessions combine emotional exploration with practical steps to test change.

What is her professional background?

Saima has nine years of experience working in the UK and has supported people from a range of backgrounds, including those with ADHD.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and Saima accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She meets people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.