Counsellor profile
Sadia Khan, BACP
Counsellor and psychotherapist - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- CBT and narrative
About Sadia
Sadia Khan is a counsellor and psychotherapist and a Registered Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years of clinical experience and lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes among her main areas of work.
Sadia trained to postgraduate level and has lived and worked in several countries. She speaks English and Bengali and is currently based in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people with trauma, life transitions and a broad range of everyday emotional difficulties.
In sessions she works collaboratively and asks direct questions when they are needed. She aims to help people make sense of how their past and present link together and to clarify what matters to them now. She will point out patterns that may be holding someone back and discuss different ways to try things differently.
Her approach draws on a mix of talking therapies rather than a single technique. That can include exploring stories people tell about themselves, looking at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour, and focusing on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on and on small, realistic steps.
Sadia has experience with attachment-related concerns, avoidant and dependent tendencies, blended family and family of origin issues, body image and codependency. She also lists fertility worries, divorce and separation, isolation and feelings of emptiness among topics she has supported people with.
Her international experience informs how she works with cultural and linguistic differences. People who choose to meet her should expect clear conversation, practical ideas and collaborative planning about next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It helps people clarify their feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most relevant and adapt methods to match the client's needs and goals. Decisions about which methods to try are made together and can be revisited as the work progresses.
If you are considering counselling remotely, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work and family life, cut out travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to access a therapist who has experience working across cultures and languages without being limited by location.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sadia commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also lists attachment issues, body image, fertility concerns and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works collaboratively and asks direct questions when helpful. Her style mixes practical steps with talking therapies to identify unhelpful patterns and try new approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health and psychotherapy in several countries.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a Registered Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients in addition to working from the United Kingdom.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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