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Saima Qaiyum, BACP

Saima Qaiyum is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and trauma-related concerns.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Saima

Saima Qaiyum is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and trauma-related concerns. She offers a calm space to talk through current problems and make small practical changes. Saima supports people coping with grief, major life changes, parenting strains, career questions and compassion fatigue.

She also works with issues such as ADHD, anger and intimacy-related worries. Saima takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens first to understand what matters to each person, then helps them spot patterns in thoughts and behaviour.

Background and approach

Together they identify simple steps that can ease immediate distress and build long-term coping skills. Her background includes nine years of practice working with adults from a range of backgrounds. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her standing with a UK professional body.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients when that suits the person. In practical terms Saima uses talking, reflection and goal-setting tools to map progress. She draws on methods that suit the individual rather than applying one fixed plan.

People often leave sessions with clearer next steps and a better sense of how to manage day-to-day challenges. If someone wants to begin, the process starts by completing an online matching questionnaire and arranging sessions to fit their schedule. Saima works collaboratively to set aims and review progress as therapy continues.

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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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Ways of working Saima names

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How Saima’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people feel heard and to find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on finding small, realistic steps toward change. Rather than dwelling on problems, sessions identify strengths and workable goals to move forward, which suits people who want focused, time-limited work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and choose techniques that fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means methods can be adapted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls let people use gestures and facial expression during conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support or when writing helps to clarify thoughts. These formats offer flexibility for different schedules and levels of engagement.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Saima help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Saima uses a person-focused style that begins with listening and understanding, then moves to practical steps and goal-setting agreed with the client.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working with adults from varied backgrounds and has supported people with ADHD and other challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients when it fits the arrangements.

Which session formats does she offer?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with Saima?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.