About Saira
Saira Asif offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. She meets people where they are and helps them talk through immediate concerns in clear, everyday language. Saira welcomes conversations about grief, trauma, anger and issues linked to identity and eating or sleeping problems.
She works in a collaborative way that centres the person's experience. Saira uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen without judgment and to help people make sense of their feelings.
How Saira works
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps forward. Saira has eight years' experience and is a BACP member, which means she follows professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Her approach is practical and down to earth rather than full of jargon. Sessions are a space to talk, reflect and try out different ways to cope. Conversations can cover parenting strain, career uncertainty, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
She supports people exploring gender identity and LGBT issues and those affected by past abuse or bereavement. Saira emphasises building confidence, improving day-to-day coping and making manageable changes. Her style is patient, non-judgemental and focused on helping people find what works for them.
She encourages realistic goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Saira lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Saira works with
The areas below are the ones Saira selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Saira uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person telling their story and being heard. This approach focuses on empathy and acceptance so people can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. It often helps when someone needs space to make sense of a difficult experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It breaks problems into manageable parts and offers practical exercises to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy targets specific goals and small steps forward. It helps when someone wants quick, practical changes or a clearer plan for dealing with a problem in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor the mix of methods to match the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process, so clients help shape what happens in sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel and longer conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, parenting or travel.
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