Salma Begum, BACP

Salma Begum is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She combines a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental manner with a person-centred way of working, placing each client’s experiences, emotions, and values at the heart of the therapeutic process. This approach aims to foster greater self-awareness, personal growth, and emotional balance while clients work through difficult feelings and life changes.

Salma holds a degree in Psychology and Criminology and completed a Masters in professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Her clinical experience includes working in a GP setting within the NHS, where she supported people managing depression, anxiety, grief, and domestic abuse. Earlier roles in the charity sector and three years supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery have shaped a trauma-aware practice and a sensitive understanding of complex experiences of harm and recovery.

She works with people facing low mood, anxiety and panic, relationship difficulties and break-ups, life transitions, grief and loss, and trauma recovery, while also bringing attention to cultural identity and belonging. Salma offers an inclusive, culturally sensitive environment and aims to walk alongside people as they take the first steps toward clarity and healing.

Person-Centred and Trauma-Aware Support Online

Salma Begum works primarily using a client-centred approach, which focuses on understanding each person’s unique perspective and values. This style of therapy involves active listening and empathy, helping people explore feelings related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions at their own pace.

Alongside a person-centred framework, Salma brings a trauma-aware perspective that recognises how past harm can affect present wellbeing. This approach pays attention to safety, pacing, and the individual’s readiness, supporting recovery from experiences such as abuse, loss, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Salma collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the way she works as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and can allow people to engage in therapy from locations across the United Kingdom with registered professionals and therapists who offer remote appointments.