Salma Begum, BACP
Salma Begum is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a person-centred approach.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
- +8 more
About Salma
Salma Begum is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a person-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what feels hard right now.
She focuses on helping people who feel low, overwhelmed or anxious, and those dealing with grief, relationship break-ups or major life changes. Depression and low mood are among the issues she often supports.
Background and approach
Sessions are simple and straightforward - a place to be heard and begin to make sense of difficult feelings. Salma studied Psychology and Criminology before completing a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Her early work was in the charity sector, which gave practical experience supporting people with varied mental health needs.
She has experience working within the NHS in a GP setting, where she supported people with depression, anxiety, grief and domestic abuse. She also spent three years with a charity supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, which shaped her trauma-aware approach. Her style is culturally sensitive and inclusive.
She pays attention to how background, culture and values affect how people cope and heal. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. To begin, Salma offers a calm and steady presence while people map out what they want from therapy and practical next steps they can try between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399765 | May 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 Salma works with
Everything Salma lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Salma lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Salma also brings a trauma-aware sensibility from her charity and NHS work. That means she pays attention to how past harm can affect current reactions, and she moves at a pace the person feels able to manage. This can help people working through grief, loss, or difficult past experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which ways of working fit best, based on needs, goals and practical preferences. That collaborative exploration happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial expressions and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, and for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around life and access support from wherever the person is in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Salma commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and life changes. Additional focus areas include family conflict, self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She works mainly from a person-centred approach, placing the client's experience and values at the centre. That means sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping the person find their own solutions.
What relevant background and experience does she have?
She has four years' professional experience, including work in the NHS and charities. That has involved supporting people with depression, anxiety, grief, domestic abuse and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for meeting online?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Update or remove this listing
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact usMore counsellors who work with Stress & Anxiety
All of them
Christine Fleming
NCPS
3 years in practice NCPS
Calm, practical support for difficult times
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Self Esteem
Sana Khwaja
BACP
5 years in practice BACP
Compassionate counsellor for low mood and life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and Abuse
Philip Smyth
BACP
4 years in practice BACP
Warm, practical counselling for life challenges
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief