Saleem Choudhry, BACP

Saleem Choudhry is a warm and compassionate BACP registered counsellor who supports people through a wide range of life challenges. He offers help with anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, suicidal thoughts, and difficulties with self-esteem, sleep, eating, parenting, and career-related stress. Saleem also brings a strong understanding of neurodiversity, including attention deficit conditions and autism, which informs how he tailors support to each person.

In session he creates a reflective, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore emotions, build insight, and work toward practical change at a pace that feels right for them. His practice draws on a mix of therapeutic methods including cognitive-behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, Gestalt principles, and person-centred approaches, adapting these to meet each person’s goals and preferences. Saleem is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which recognises training and ethical practice in the UK.

Recognising that reaching out can be the hardest step, Saleem aims to walk alongside people as they begin their work, offering steady support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Saleem works with approaches that help people make sense of their experiences and build new ways of coping. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and meeting a person where they are - it helps when someone wants a supportive space to explore feelings and clarify personal goals. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past relationships and inner conflicts to uncover how they affect present behaviour and relationships - this can be useful for longstanding relational or emotional difficulties. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events, offering structured support to reduce distress and restore functioning after abuse or significant loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Saleem works collaboratively with people to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Saleem is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or while travelling, support continuity when life is busy, and allow people to choose the format that feels most helpful for them.