Saira Asif
Compassionate counsellor focusing on practical change
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About Saira
Saira Asif welcomes people who are finding life stressful, confusing or overwhelming. She is a counsellor and a BACP member who aims to create a calm space where people can talk about anxiety, depression, grief and relationship worries. Her approachable manner helps people open up about difficult emotions and find ways forward.
She uses conversational, person-centred ways of working. That means listening first and tailoring help to each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is a method she draws on to look at unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
She also uses solution-focused ideas to set small, practical goals and track change. Saira has eight years of experience supporting people with stress, anger and low self-esteem. She has worked with issues such as trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, gender-related concerns, and parenting stress.
Her approach is rooted in patience, calmness and practical problem solving. Sessions are offered in English and in South Asian languages including Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. She accepts international clients who can work in those languages.
Charges vary depending on location and the subscription model used for sessions. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Saira encourages anyone curious about talking therapy to reach out, even for a single session.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 386730
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Saira's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Saira works with
Everything Saira lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
Approaches Saira lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Saira works online
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Together they will try ways of working that feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to meet from different locations, but please confirm the exact session options before booking. Practical benefits include shorter travel time, simpler scheduling around work or family commitments, and the chance to use conversational, skills-based CBT exercises between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use these approaches, can adapt exercises and goal-setting so therapy fits everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Saira supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship matters and anger. She also works with eating and sleeping difficulties, trauma and gender-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred with a practical focus. She uses listening, reflection and goal-setting to help people make small, useful changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor with a range of presenting issues and practical concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu to support a wider range of speakers.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and can work with her in the languages listed above.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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