Counsellor profile
Salma Begum, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 399765
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma-aware practice
- Cultural sensitivity
About Salma
Salma Begum is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of practice and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and anger.
Salma uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's experience at the centre of sessions. She focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the person, and helping them make sense of strong emotions. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build practical ways to cope day to day.
Her academic background is a degree in Psychology and Criminology, followed by a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Early work in the charity sector informed her understanding of mental health. She also practised in an NHS GP setting, working with depression, anxiety, grief and domestic abuse cases.
For several years Salma supported survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery through a charity. That experience contributes to a trauma-aware way of working and attention to cultural context. She describes her approach as inclusive and respectful of different backgrounds and identities.
People come to Salma for help with life changes, break-ups, family tensions, low mood and difficulties with anger. To begin, clients use the site matching process to choose their online therapy options and book a first session.
How sessions work
How client-centred approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and reflecting that back. In practice this means the counsellor follows the client's lead, helps name feelings and clarifies what matters most. This approach can help with anger, relationship strain, low mood and life transitions by making sense of emotions and priorities.Salma's trauma-aware perspective means she pays attention to past harms and cultural context when working online. That helps when intrusive memories, grief or distress are part of the picture. The therapist and client decide together which way of working feels most useful, and adjustments are made as needs and goals change. The process is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life. They also allow shorter check-ins when that's helpful, and sessions without video when someone prefers less visual focus. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements and help find a format that fits your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger and related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She works mainly from a person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy approach that focuses on the client's experiences and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience, including NHS GP setting work and several years in the charity sector supporting survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options through the site's scheduling flow before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.