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Saira Asif, BACP

Saira Asif welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Saira

Saira Asif welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. She offers a calm, patient presence and listens without judgement. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping someone feel steadier and make clearer choices.

Saira describes herself as positive and caring. She uses straightforward talking therapy to help people tell their story and clarify what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and finding small steps that make a difference.

Background and approach

She has eight years of experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and trauma and abuse. Her work also covers relationship concerns, self-esteem, parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, career worries and LGBT issues. Saira draws on client-centred ways of working and practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused methods.

That mix lets her follow what a person needs while introducing exercises and plans that fit everyday life. She is a registered member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Saira offers sessions in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and is based in the United Kingdom.

People usually begin by describing what’s most urgent and then work at a pace that suits them. Saira aims to help people feel heard, build confidence and find realistic steps toward change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386730	September 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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching

Ways of working Saira names

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How Saira’s approaches work online

Saira uses client-centred listening and practical tools to personalise online work. Client-Centred Therapy means the person leads the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports, which helps people feel understood and decide what to focus on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces simple exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or manage low mood.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Saira will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. The aim is a collaborative process where the client’s voice shapes the therapy and small measurable steps follow from each session.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lives. Video calls suit longer conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat work well for short check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to access therapy around work, family life or travel, while still using the same approaches and exercises you would expect in face-to-face work.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Saira help with?

Saira works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and trauma and abuse, along with relationship worries, self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting pressures, career concerns and LGBT issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centred and practical, combining listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work to build clear, achievable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a registered member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are used for online sessions?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How do fees and subscriptions work?

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

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.