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Dr. Saf Buxy, BACP

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About Saf

Dr. Saf Buxy helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports clients facing relationship concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and work or career stress.

He offers a calm, respectful approach and aims to tailor each session to the person in front of him. He brings 20 years of practice in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

His style is straightforward and practical, with a focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. He listens first, then works with each person to set what to try next. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs that week.

Dr Buxy explains options, talks through ways to cope between sessions, and adjusts pacing where life is busy or difficult. He encourages people to notice small changes that add up over time. He also helps with more specific themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.

For people facing sudden change or loss, he works on practical coping strategies and ways to re-establish a daily routine. People can expect a warm, non-judgemental conversation that focuses on real-life problems and realistic next steps. He aims to be clear about what therapy involves and to help people find approaches that fit their values and day-to-day life.

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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.

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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 approaches work online

Dr Buxy uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change and coping. One approach involves structured conversations that identify patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then test small changes in daily life to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice what works and what does not.

Another common approach centres on stabilising after trauma and abuse by building routine, grounding skills and short-term coping strategies. These steps aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and make day-to-day tasks easier to manage while longer-term work continues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods. Together they decide what to try first and review progress regularly, adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help progress. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, shorter updates or moments when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor address?

Dr Buxy supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He adopts a calm, respectful and practical style. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable goals and to try realistic steps between sessions.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.

Which credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.