- Warm person centred care
- Helps with sleep
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sayma
Sayma Arshad is a counsellor with 13 years of experience. She works in a caring, person-centred way and draws on several approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems and other life challenges.
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first and then tailors sessions to what each person needs. She aims to build trust so people can speak openly about difficult experiences such as trauma, grief or problems with intimacy and relationships.
Sayma trained and works alongside social care settings, the NHS and charities, so she understands how different parts of life affect mental health. That background informs how she helps people facing work stress, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, mood changes and later-stage ADHD diagnoses.
In sessions she draws on cognitive behaviour ideas alongside attachment-focused and mindfulness-informed approaches. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns, practise calmer ways of responding, and try small changes that can improve sleep and day-to-day coping.
People can expect a straightforward, empathic way of working. Sayma values both logic and intuition when helping someone set goals and track progress. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
For practical next steps the profile explains how to start therapy and what to expect at first contact. If someone wants to work on sleeping, mood, relationships or feeling stuck, Sayma offers tailored sessions that aim to make daily life more manageable.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It helps people understand why they respond to others in certain ways and can be useful when addressing relationship stress, grief or intimacy-related issues.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It encourages practical experiments and small changes that reduce anxiety, improve mood and help with sleep routines and daily coping.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase calm. This work can support people struggling with stress, anger, or repetitive thinking that harms sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences, and she will adjust techniques as needs evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Ask which options are available and pick what best fits your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy from a different location when life requires flexibility. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss what works best for each person.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship worries. Other areas she works with include addictions, eating and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and practical. She listens first, then blends attachment-based, cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-informed ideas to suit each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years' experience working in the mental health sector, including work with the NHS, social services and voluntary organisations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.