- Integrative approach
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness included
About Sayma
Sayma Arshad is a BACP counsellor who draws on 13 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She meets clients with calm and patience, listening first to understand each person's unique circumstances. Sayma writes plainly and warmly, and she aims to make the first session feel less daunting for anyone unsure where to begin.
Her background includes frontline roles in the NHS, social services and charity settings. That work exposed her to a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, bereavement, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She has particular experience with trauma, adult survivors of abuse, ADHD and work-related stress.
Sayma uses an integrative approach and adapts the work to what each person needs. Her practice draws on attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused ideas, together with mindfulness. In conversation she mixes practical steps with space to reflect and make meaning.
In sessions she pays close attention to the relationship itself, believing trust helps people make changes. She offers straightforward, guided conversations alongside techniques to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions also include strategies for coping with parenting strain and restoring day-to-day routines such as sleep and eating.
People who come to Sayma can expect a steady, empathetic style and an emphasis on moving towards clearer goals. She encourages collaboration, and invites clients to shape the therapy so it fits their life and aims.
How Sayma's approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and on how early attachments shape present feelings. Online sessions can be used to notice these patterns, practise new ways of relating and try out different responses in conversation. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers clear techniques to change unhelpful cycles. Practically, CBT work in sessions often includes setting small tasks, noticing thought patterns and using simple worksheets or exercises between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. Sayma will work collaboratively to decide which ideas fit a person's situation, goals and preferences. She encourages clients to feed back on what helps and to adjust the plan as they go along.
The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue work with a therapist from a different area or country when that is useful. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and help shape a plan that suits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sayma commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addictions, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused work with mindfulness practices.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of experience in NHS, social services and charity roles, and has worked with people affected by trauma, ADHD, abuse and workplace stress.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged and what about costs?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.