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Saira Asif, BACP

Saira Asif is a counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and trauma.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Saira

Saira Asif is a counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. She communicates in clear, calm language and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Saira works with clients on issues like depression, relationship worries, anger, self-esteem and life changes.

She speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Saira uses Client-Centred ways of working to listen without judgement and to make space for people to tell their story.

Background and approach

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, realistic goals. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs rather than following a fixed formula.

With eight years of experience she has supported people through bereavement, abuse and trauma as well as concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, LGBT issues and career stress. Her background includes work in counselling services and one-to-one support across a range of everyday difficulties. In session she aims to be calm, patient and non-judgemental.

Conversations focus on practical steps, better coping and clearer choices. People can use counselling for a single session or for ongoing support depending on their needs. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Saira invites people to start by matching their needs and arranging a session that fits their schedule.

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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 therapeutic approaches work online

Saira uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful space where people can tell their story and be heard. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and helping people make their own choices about what to change.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, unhelpful thinking and sleep or eating concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy is used alongside these methods to set short-term, achievable goals and notice progress quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Saira works together with each person to identify goals, try different tools and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the work stays practical and focused on real-life changes.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel, phone calls suit simpler check-ins or lower bandwidth, and text or chat can fit shorter coaching-style exchanges or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy?

Saira supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related concerns. She also helps with anger, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career worries.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Her work is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on listening and understanding each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to set practical goals and change patterns of thinking and behaviour.

What experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in counselling and one-to-one support. That time has included work with bereavement, abuse, trauma and a range of everyday mental health concerns.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

Saira practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. She also accepts international clients who can communicate in these languages.

What session formats are available?

She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow for different lengths and styles of conversation based on what someone needs.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time according to the service terms.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy?

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