Saima Qaiyum, BACP

Saima Qaiyum helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. She supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges around self‑esteem and parenting. Saima also works with concerns such as ADHD, career stress, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

Saima offers a calm, compassionate space where people can talk through what is most troubling them. She focuses on building self‑awareness so clients can notice their emotional responses and behaviours. From there she and the client identify practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She draws on client‑centred methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of thinking. Solution‑Focused Therapy helps set small, achievable goals so progress is noticeable and motivating.

Saima has nine years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her professional standing in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people from varied life circumstances, and she has worked with young adults and people with ADHD.

Sessions can include short practical tasks, reflective conversation and goal planning. The emphasis is on straightforward steps that fit into everyday life, and on helping people discover what resources they already have and how to use them.

How Saima’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client‑centred work means the counsellor follows what matters most to the person. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping clients set the pace and topics for change. This approach suits people who need a supportive space to make sense of emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises and practical tasks to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.

Solution‑Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and steps towards them. It helps people notice what is already working and build on those strengths rather than dwelling only on problems.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to use client‑centred listening, CBT techniques, solution‑focused goal work or a blend of these methods.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation; phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text‑based messaging can be used for shorter check‑ins or ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel.