Counsellor profile
Saira Asif, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client‑centred approach
- CBT methods
- Solution‑focused goals
About Saira
Counsellor and BACP member Saira Asif has eight years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns and related life changes. She also supports people dealing with LGBT matters and career questions.
In sessions Saira uses a person-centred stance that keeps the client’s perspective central. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to look at thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress. Solution-focused techniques are used to set practical, short-term goals and identify strengths the client can build on.
Saira describes counselling as a chance to talk through feelings and experiences without pressure to be judged. She encourages clients to make informed choices about next steps rather than supplying ready-made answers. Work can include discussing patterns, practising new ways of responding, and testing small changes between sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-aware. She emphasises listening, punctuality and a problem-solving attitude during meetings. Sessions may suit people who want clear, practical steps alongside open conversation.
Saira offers sessions in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. International clients can be accepted. To begin, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client‑centred therapy keeps your experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens and reflects what matters to you, helping you clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions; it helps with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits by testing new ways of thinking and behaving. Solution‑focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to shift things forward quickly.Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Saira will discuss which methods suit your needs and the goals you bring. Together you decide what to try and review progress as you go. The mix of approaches can be adjusted over time to suit what helps most.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and saving travel time. Some people prefer shorter check‑ins or phone conversations when they need a quick review, while others choose longer discussions by video to allow more interaction. The exact session formats offered are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many registered or accredited professionals use online sessions to make regular work on goals easier to maintain.
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
What concerns does she help with most?
Saira works with stress, anxiety and depression alongside relationship difficulties, grief and anger. She also supports people with trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain, self‑esteem and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines a client‑centred stance with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution‑focused work. That means listening to your story, looking at thoughts and behaviours, and setting short practical goals.
How long has she practised?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any location or timezone details when you book.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Check the booking pages for current pricing information.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.