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- Attachment-based methods
- Client-centred practice
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sayma
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years' experience, Sayma Arshad helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and a range of other concerns. She uses a mix of humanistic and cognitive approaches alongside attachment-based and mindfulness work. Sessions draw on the person-centred stance and practical techniques to address day-to-day problems.
She trained and worked as a social worker before moving into counselling, and that background informs how she looks at social and environmental factors that affect wellbeing. Her practice has included roles in the NHS, social services and charity organisations, and she has worked on the frontline with people who have learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
Sayma describes her work as integrative. That means she blends approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural methods, emotionally focused ideas and trauma-informed thinking to suit each person. She pays attention to the therapeutic relationship as a central part of the work and aims to be straightforward and reliable in sessions.
Many clients come with concerns about depression, anxiety, stress, parenting, bereavement, anger and self-esteem. She has particular experience with later-stage ADHD diagnosis, trauma and adult survivors of abuse, plus issues around relationships, betrayal and narcissistic abuse.
People report practical, talk-based sessions that combine reflection with skills and strategies. Sayma encourages clear goals and checks in about progress as the work continues.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. Online sessions can be used to look at patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating in conversation and reflection.Client-centred therapy keeps the person's experience central and uses reflective listening and open questions. In remote sessions this looks like paced dialogue, checking understanding and giving space for the person to set priorities each week.
Cognitive behavioural methods offer practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. These techniques transfer well to remote sessions because they often involve exercises and brief home tasks that can be reviewed together.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the person to decide which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, allow for shorter check-ins when needed and reduce the need to travel to appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and related problems. The list also includes ADHD, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and career matters.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She practises an integrative approach combining client-centred work with attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. The aim is to match methods to a person's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years' experience working in mental health, social services and charity roles, including frontline work with people who have learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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