Saima Qaiyum, BACP

Saima uses approaches that aim to make change feel manageable. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective so goals come from the person themselves; it helps when someone needs a safe space to clarify feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on existing strengths and small, practical steps to move forward quickly; it suits people who want short-term, goal-based work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose or combine methods so the plan fits personal needs rather than following one fixed model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow longer, face-to-face style sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging can fit around busy days and are useful for brief updates or steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving or travel schedules while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.