Counsellor profile
Samavia Chaudhary, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Samavia
Counsellor Samavia Chaudhary is a BACP registered practitioner with eight years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with adults and young people on difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Samavia also supports people facing life changes, grief, trauma and relationship strain.
Samavia uses a person-centred approach while drawing on other methods when needed. She aims to follow what each person brings to the session rather than imposing one way of working. Sessions can be short-term to focus on a specific problem or longer-term for ongoing difficulties.
In practice she offers straightforward, conversational counselling. People can expect a listening ear, practical signposting and gentle reflection to clarify thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness techniques are used to help manage stress and anxiety when that fits the clients needs.
She also uses solution-focused ideas to help clients set small, achievable goals. This can be useful for problems like sleep, eating concerns, anger or workplace stress. The emphasis is on clear steps a person can try between sessions.
Samavia has worked with issues including compassion fatigue, bipolar and ADHD alongside more common concerns. Sessions are aimed at helping people find ways to cope and make decisions that suit their life. To begin, readers should check the online counselling options and complete the short matching questionnaire before booking.
How Samavia uses counselling approaches in online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and the persons perspective. The counsellor reflects what someone says and helps them make sense of difficult feelings. This approach suits people who need time to talk things through and feel heard.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises. It is used to reduce stress and manage worries about sleep or anxiety. These practices can be short and practised between sessions to support day-to-day coping.
Solution-focused therapy looks at small, practical steps and what works already. It helps with issues like work stress, anger or sleep by setting achievable short-term goals. The aim is to build on strengths and try specific changes between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding the need to be on camera. Ask about practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with grief, trauma, relationship strain and life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is primarily person-centred, with elements of mindfulness and solution-focused therapy. She adapts the approach to what each person needs.
How long has she practised?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional registration does she hold?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm time differences and practical details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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