Shamsa Aslam, BACP

Shamsa Aslam is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and parenting challenges. She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of each session. Conversations are paced to the individual, with an emphasis on being heard and understood.

She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, whether that is coping with loss, navigating difficult family dynamics, or managing anxiety day to day.

Shamsa has four years' experience in counselling. During that time she has supported people from a range of cultural backgrounds and helped them make practical changes in their lives. Her practice includes work around hoarding, jealousy, obsessions, compulsions and paranoia alongside broader relationship concerns.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is listed as her professional credential. She also offers sessions in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu to better meet clients' needs.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Shamsa encourages taking one small step - reach out, complete the initial questionnaire and arrange a first meeting. She aims to work collaboratively to set goals that feel realistic and useful.

Person-centred counselling and online sessions

Shamsa uses client-centred therapy, which means she focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. This approach helps when someone needs a safe space to talk through feelings about stress, relationships, grief or parenting. It is about following the client's lead and responding with empathy and respect.

Her work can also address specific concerns such as obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours or jealousy by concentrating on what the client notices and wants to change. Sessions tend to be practical and grounded, with an aim to help people find clearer ways of coping in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and she will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. Together they will consider the client's goals, preferences and what feels manageable in sessions. This helps shape how therapy proceeds and what techniques are used.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, childcare and daily routines, or to use shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people choose a setting that helps them concentrate and take part comfortably.