- CBT focus
- Client-centred
- Solution-focused
About Saira
Saira Asif is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, depression and related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. She accepts international clients and uses a pragmatic style to help people talk through what’s happening for them.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioural techniques alongside client-centred and solution-focused ways of working. That means sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practical steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations are led by the client’s priorities, with the counsellor helping to spot patterns and test small changes.
Saira has supported people with trauma, abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and gender-related distress alongside broader life changes such as career and parenting challenges. She describes counselling as a chance to express thoughts and feelings and to consider options, rather than a place that hands down fixed answers.
She aims to be punctual and reliable in sessions and to listen without judgement. Her approach is practical and problem-solving orientated, while also allowing time to explore personal history where it matters to current difficulties.
Many people use her work to build confidence, manage reactive feelings like anger, and move towards clearer decisions. Initial contact involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session, so people can see how the sessions feel before committing further.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the client clarify their own goals and priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs space to tell their story and make sense of feelings such as anger or grief.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and reactive anger by offering concrete strategies to use between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small steps forward. It helps people identify what will look different when things improve and map out achievable first actions. This approach suits people who want brief, goal-oriented work alongside deeper exploration when needed.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day needs, and together they will try methods that fit those aims. It is normal for the plan to change as understanding grows and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework to suit online meetings so progress can continue between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, depression and related issues such as eating, sleeping and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom supporting a range of presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does accept international clients; check any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.