Dr. Saf Buxy, BACP
Dr. Saf Buxy helps people manage depression, stress and anxiety and related problems. He works with issues that include addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship conc
About Saf
Dr. Saf Buxy helps people manage depression, stress and anxiety and related problems. He works with issues that include addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship concerns and grief.
He speaks plainly and aims to make early steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain about therapy. He practises from a stance of respect, sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
Background and approach
He focuses on clear goals and practical ways to handle day-to-day struggles such as sleeping problems, low motivation or mood swings. With 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Dr. Buxy has worked across a wide range of concerns.
He also offers support for people navigating parenting stress, career pressures, body image and identity issues such as LGBT-related concerns. Complex presentations like co-morbidity, bipolar symptoms and trauma-related reactions are within his remit. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is noted as his professional credential.
That membership reflects his ongoing commitment to professional standards and to continuing development. Practical arrangements include a collaborative start where he tailors sessions and plans to the person’s aims. He encourages people to take small steps and to shape therapy around what works for their life and routines.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403785 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Saf works with
Everything Saf lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s goals, needs and preferences so treatment feels relevant and manageable. The process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions suit people who need lower bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or messaging can make short check-ins easier between sessions. These formats give flexibility for fitting therapy around work, family and travel without losing continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with depression, stress and anxiety as well as addictions, trauma and relationship issues. He also helps with sleep problems, low self-esteem and career or parenting stress.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using evidence-based techniques to create clear steps. The style is direct but warm, with an emphasis on what helps day-to-day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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