Surji Cair, BACP

Surji Cair is a BACP-registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works from a person-centered perspective, trusting that each person holds the expertise in their own story and can draw on personal strengths to navigate difficult moments. Surji has helped clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of major life changes, offering a calm, supportive presence as people explore what matters to them.

Her approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration. She encourages clients to identify their goals, build on existing resources, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Surji recognises that seeking help requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support throughout that process. As a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - she brings professional standards and a commitment to ongoing development to her work.

Surji is also experienced in coaching-style work and in addressing a wide range of concerns, including relationships, grief, trauma, addictions, LGBT issues, career matters, and compassion fatigue. She tailors sessions to each person, working at a pace that suits their needs while focusing on practical steps toward change.

Person-Centered Care and Practical Online Support

Surji uses person-centered therapy, which focuses on the client as the expert in their own life. This approach centres on empathy, active listening, and helping people discover their own solutions, making it well suited to issues like anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also incorporates coaching-style techniques to set practical goals and break change into manageable steps. These methods emphasise clear objectives, problem-solving, and building skills that support everyday functioning and progress toward personal or career goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Surji works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the style and pace as the relationship develops so the work remains relevant and helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and connect with registered professionals from different locations, while still allowing for meaningful, focused therapeutic work.