Sayma Arshad, BACP

Sayma Arshad is a BACP-accredited integrative therapist and a qualified social worker with more than 13 years of experience in the mental health sector. She has worked across the NHS, social services and charity organisations, supporting people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, bereavement, self-esteem struggles, relationship problems, career challenges, childhood abuse, ASD and ADHD. Her combined training and frontline experience give her a broad understanding of how social, emotional and practical factors can affect mental well-being.

Her practice brings together humanistic and person-centred principles with cognitive-behavioural, trauma-focused and strength-based techniques, drawing on transpersonal and solution-focused ideas where appropriate. As an integrative counsellor she tailors the approach to each individual, adapting methods to suit a person’s unique needs and goals. Sayma emphasises the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and growth.

Known for a warm, patient and empathic manner, she combines professional knowledge with intuitive insight to support people through difficult life transitions, relationship crises, grief, addiction issues and trauma-related difficulties. Sayma aims to listen deeply, help clients feel understood and work collaboratively to achieve practical and lasting improvements in daily life.