About Saira
Saira Asif is a counsellor who aims to put people at ease from the first contact. She works with individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Saira communicates simply and kindly, making space for people to say what they are feeling without pressure.
Saira is a member of BACP, which she lists as her professional credential. She brings eight years of practice supporting people through bereavement, trauma and abuse, anger, self‑esteem struggles and concerns around gender and identity.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with eating, sleeping and parenting issues as well as career changes and general coping skills. In session she uses an adaptable approach. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours, Client‑Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s priorities, and Solution‑Focused Therapy to set short term goals.
Sessions are conversational and practical, with space for reflection and simple tasks between meetings when helpful. Saira describes herself as patient, non‑judgemental and punctual. She aims to help people make small, achievable changes and to build confidence over time.
Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where the client’s voice shapes the pace and focus. She offers therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu for people based in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are available via video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client‑centred work focuses on the person’s priorities and what matters most to them. It involves open listening and reflecting back so individuals can make sense of their feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses straightforward techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution‑Focused Therapy concentrates on setting practical goals and finding small, effective steps toward them, which can be helpful when people want clear short term progress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what feels most useful based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as different issues come up, and the plan is revisited together so it remains helpful.
Online therapy is delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging which makes it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel. Video allows face‑to‑face conversation; phone needs less bandwidth and can be useful for a quick check‑in. Live chat and text are good for shorter exchanges or for people who prefer not to use a camera. These flexible options make it simpler to keep therapy on track despite a busy schedule.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
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