Counsellor profile
Salma Begum, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma-aware practice
- Works in English
About Salma
Counsellor Salma Begum is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Salma follows a person-centred approach. That means she gives attention to a person's feelings and personal values and works from what matters to them. In practical terms this usually involves listening, reflecting what is said and helping clients find ways to cope or make changes that fit their life.
Her background is in psychology and criminology, and she completed a masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Early work in the charity sector informed her approach, and she has clinical experience in GP settings within the NHS where she supported people with depression, anxiety and grief.
She has also spent three years working with a charity supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. That experience contributes to a trauma-aware way of working and to attention to cultural identity and belonging.
Salma helps people who are dealing with break-ups, family problems or major transitions. She also supports those coping with abuse, grief, anger, career stress and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to follow the directory steps to complete a short questionnaire and book a first session.
Client-Centred practice and online counselling
Salma uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely to a person's experience and reflecting back what they say. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, anxious, low or unsure about relationships and life changes.Her practice is trauma-aware and pays attention to cultural identity. That means she takes past harm and a person's background into account while working together. These considerations can help when addressing grief, domestic abuse, attachment or recovery after traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and agree a way of working together. The plan can change as things progress and will be decided collaboratively.
The directory listing does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy manageable alongside work and family life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and major life changes. Additional focus includes attachment, abandonment and family origin issues.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses a person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy approach. That involves listening closely, reflecting feelings and helping people make sense of what matters to them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Her background includes NHS GP clinical work and charity roles supporting survivors of trafficking.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK use her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the "See online counselling options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a 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.