Salma Begum, BACP

Salma Begum is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people understand and work through difficult feelings. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly and begin to untangle stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain.

Her way of working focuses on the person rather than labels. Sessions are built around what matters to the individual, including their values, experiences and emotions. This helps people make sense of situations like break-ups, life changes and grief.

Salma trained in psychology and criminology and then completed a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Early roles in the charity sector shaped her practical experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health needs.

She has worked within the NHS in a GP setting where she supported people with depression, anxiety, grief and domestic abuse. Salma also spent three years with a charity assisting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, which informs her trauma-aware practice.

Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and recovery, grief and identity challenges. She brings cultural sensitivity to sessions and recognises how background and belief shape how people cope and heal.

If someone is considering therapy, she encourages taking a small step to explore concerns and preferences together.

Client-centred work and online therapy options

Salma uses a client-centred approach which means sessions focus on the person's own experience, values and feelings. The counsellor listens attentively and reflects back what she hears to help people understand their emotions and consider next steps. This style can be helpful for issues like low mood, relationship strain and problems with self-esteem.

Her practice is trauma-aware and shaped by experience supporting people affected by loss, abuse and complex life events. In this context she aims to move at a pace the person feels able to manage, building trust and helping them find practical ways to cope with change and distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions in collaboration with the client. This might mean focusing on emotional processing, problem-solving, or practical coping strategies depending on what the person wants to achieve.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce time spent travelling and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to attend a clinic in person. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt their approach to suit each person's circumstances.