Shamsa Aslam, BACP

Shamsa Aslam helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and parenting pressures. She also supports those dealing with hoarding, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, paranoia, and multicultural concerns. Shamsa communicates in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Shamsa practises client-centred therapy. She focuses on listening closely and following each person's pace. Sessions are intended as a space to talk through feelings and make sense of difficult moments. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm by concentrating on what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations are grounded and straightforward. She encourages small steps that feel manageable between sessions. Shamsa draws on four years of professional experience. She has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and uses this awareness to guide discussions about identity and family expectations. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental tone and practical conversation. The emphasis is on understanding what a person is facing now and finding ways to move forward. Shamsa invites clients to try different strategies and to adjust the pace as needed.

Client-centred care delivered online

Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping them to name feelings and choose steps that feel right. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, relationship concerns and grief because it focuses on the person's priorities rather than a set agenda.

Shamsa adapts client-centred ways of working to each person's situation. She will discuss options and collaborate on the best approach based on your needs, goals and preferences. Deciding which method to try is part of the process and can change as you move forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can fit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to arrange sessions around work, family or schooling commitments, and to choose a format that feels comfortable.