Salma Begum

Salma Begum is a counsellor and psychotherapist who practises from a person-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about what feels difficult. Her sessions aim to help people make sense of strong emotions and find practical ways to cope day to day.

She focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety and low mood, and also helps with anger, grief and relationship break-ups. Salma has experience supporting people through major life changes and career strain. She pays attention to how cultural background and identity shape each person’s experience.

Salma trained academically in Psychology and Criminology and completed a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Early work in the charity sector informed her understanding of complex needs and community settings. She also gained clinical experience in the NHS, working in a GP setting with depression, anxiety and grief.

For three years she worked with a charity supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, which has influenced her trauma-aware practice. Her background means she is used to holding difficult stories while keeping the focus on the person in front of her. Sessions aim to build understanding, steady coping, and clearer next steps.

If someone wants to explore feelings of abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency or family of origin issues, Salma can help them talk these through. To start, people follow the service’s sign-up process and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How person-centred work adapts to online therapy

Salma works from a person-centred approach which emphasises careful listening and placing the client's experience at the heart of each session. This approach helps when people are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger and relationship difficulties because it focuses on understanding feelings and finding personal solutions.

Her practice is trauma-aware, informed by time supporting survivors of human trafficking and work in the NHS. A trauma-aware stance means slowing the pace, validating difficult memories and working at a level the client finds manageable. This approach is useful for people recovering from abuse or painful life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together with the client and agree how to proceed. This collaborative process helps decide what feels most helpful and whether the person-centred focus should be combined with other techniques over time.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid camera use if someone prefers audio only. Ask about current session arrangements when arranging the first appointment.