Sayma Arshad, BACP

Sayma Arshad is an integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) who also trained as a social worker. She brings more than a decade of front-line experience across the NHS, social services and charity organisations, working with people who have learning disabilities, mental health conditions and other professionals in mental healthcare.

Her practice is informed by a blend of humanistic and evidence-informed methods, combining person-centred care with cognitive-behavioural techniques, solution-focused strategies and trauma-aware work. As an integrative practitioner she adapts interventions to each person, drawing on a strength-based orientation and trauma-informed understanding while maintaining a clear focus on practical outcomes.

Across 13 years of practice she has supported people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, career stress, childhood abuse, autism spectrum conditions and ADHD. She has particular experience with relationship breakdown, betrayal, emotional and physical abuse, narcissistic dynamics, PTSD and work-related stress.

Sayma is described by her approach as warm, patient and empathic, and she places emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. She listens attentively and works collaboratively to help individuals identify goals and develop coping strategies, combining logical assessment with intuitive understanding to support clients through their personal journeys.