Salma Begum, BACP

Salma Begum is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. She places the client’s experience, emotions and values at the core of sessions. Salma aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly and begin to untangle what feels overwhelming.

She has a degree in Psychology and Criminology and completed a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Her early work in the charity sector and later clinical experience in an NHS GP setting have shaped how she responds to depression, anxiety and grief.

Salma also spent three years supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, which has informed a trauma-aware way of working. This background influences how she approaches difficult material and supports people through recovery and rebuilding.

Common issues she helps with include stress, low mood, anxiety, relationship break-ups, life changes and identity questions. Additional areas of focus listed include caregiver stress, attachment and communication problems, domestic violence and fatherhood issues.

Salma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How a person-centred approach works online

Salma primarily uses a person-centred, or Client-Centred Therapy, approach that focuses on the individual's feelings and experiences. This method involves active listening, reflecting what the person shares, and helping them make sense of their thoughts. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

Her trauma-aware perspective means she pays attention to past harm and the impact it has now. This helps when people bring grief, loss, domestic violence or trauma-related difficulties to sessions. The work aims to support gradual recovery and greater self-understanding rather than quick fixes.

Finding the right way of working is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will decide what feels most helpful. This collaborative approach means the style of sessions can shift as needs change.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also make shorter or more frequent meetings easier to arrange when needed, helping therapy fit around caring responsibilities and daily life.