Saima Qaiyum , BACP

Saima Qaiyum offers a calm, compassionate space for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She creates an environment where emotional difficulties can be explored and understood while also helping to identify deeper patterns that may be holding someone back.

She encourages greater self-awareness by examining emotional responses and everyday behaviours, with the aim of empowering clients to make practical and meaningful changes. Saima works collaboratively to identify barriers and to map out both internal and external resources that can support progress. Her focus is on finding strategies and tools that fit each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Saima has experience supporting people from a range of backgrounds, including young adults and those with ADHD. Qualified in the United Kingdom and holding BACP recognition - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice. Throughout the therapeutic process she supports clients to recognise options, build resilience, and move toward greater emotional and practical fulfilment.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Saima uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people discover their own strengths and solutions, which can be especially helpful for building self-awareness and emotional resilience.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be effective for issues such as anxiety, low mood, stress, and relationship difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool Saima uses for clients who want short-term, outcome-focused work. It concentrates on identifying existing resources and small, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Saima works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access support from different locations. These options support ongoing, consistent work with a licensed professional and can make therapy more accessible for many people.