Samiyah Javed, BACP

Samiyah Javed offers approachable support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and difficulties with self-esteem. She writes plainly and meets people where they are. Samiyah aims to make sessions feel calm and non-judgemental so people can talk about what matters to them.

She uses a client-centred approach that places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own next steps rather than imposing a fixed plan. Sessions are driven by the client’s goals and paced to suit individual needs.

Samiyah holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, and she has three years of clinical experience. During that time she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues. She also works with issues such as body image, eating and sleeping problems, and postpartum depression.

Her work covers practical life challenges too, like career stress, immigration-related worries and communication problems. She pays attention to cultural factors and the particular pressures they can bring. People who feel isolated or empty, or who are coping with fertility or family problems, will find a compassionate, listening presence.

Sessions can include talking through feelings, noticing patterns, and trying small, practical changes between meetings. Samiyah encourages self-compassion and realistic goals so progress feels manageable.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and responding with empathic listening and reflection. In practice this means the counsellor follows the person’s lead, asks open questions and helps clarify feelings and values. This approach can be helpful for issues like anxiety, low mood, self-esteem concerns and relationship or intimacy-related distress.

The collaborative nature of this approach makes it well suited to online work. The therapist will work with the client to decide whether continuing with client-centred methods, adapting the style, or combining other ways of working fits best. This is a shared process that depends on the person’s goals, pace and practical needs.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging or live chat suit people who prefer written reflection or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs while keeping the focus on what the person wants to change.