- Client-centred approach
- Practical goal setting
- Speaks four languages
About Saira
Saira Asif offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or relationship strain. She listens with patience and helps clients talk through difficult emotions. Sessions aim to make problems easier to manage and to build confidence in day-to-day life.
Saira is a BACP member and brings eight years of counselling experience. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise each person's perspective and to create a space for honest conversation. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when those methods match a client's goals.
In therapy she encourages people to tell their story and to notice the thoughts and feelings that get in the way. Practical steps and short-term goals may be introduced when helpful. The tone is non-judgemental, patient and focused on what a person wants to change.
Saira has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, self-esteem and LGBT issues. She also supports people facing career changes or coping with life transitions.
Sessions are intended to help people make informed choices and to build healthier routines. People can come for a single session or for ongoing work depending on their needs. Saira welcomes speakers of English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and accepts international clients.
How Saira uses different therapies online
Saira commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they can make their own choices; it helps when someone needs to feel heard and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats when you book, as session delivery options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when required. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist who speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu even if they live elsewhere. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to match therapy to everyday life and practical needs.
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 kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Saira works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, along with grief, anger and trauma and abuse. She also supports people with eating or sleeping issues, self-esteem, parenting strain and career changes.
What is her general style in sessions?
She uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding each person’s story. Practical steps from CBT or Solution-Focused Therapy may be added when they suit a person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of counselling experience working with a broad range of presenting issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Confirm available arrangements and timings when you begin the process.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check exact fees during booking.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.