Surji Cair, BACP

Surji Cair is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience, offering person-centered support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths are central to overcoming the challenges they face. Surji creates a calm, respectful therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, build resilience and develop practical ways to cope.

Trained in person-centered practice, Surji focuses on listening closely, validating experience and helping clients to identify their own goals. She supports those taking the often-difficult first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering steady guidance throughout the process. Surji also holds the BACP credential - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Whether someone is beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Surji aims to collaborate with each client to find practical strategies and personal insights that fit their life and values. She is available to support clients as they work toward meaningful change and improved wellbeing.

Approaches and Online Support from a Person-Centered Perspective

Surji draws on a person-centered approach, which prioritises empathetic listening and respects the client as the expert of their own life. This method helps people explore their feelings, clarify values and make sense of transitions such as relationship changes, grief or shifts in career direction.

She also integrates coaching-informed techniques that focus on setting realistic goals, developing practical skills and building motivation. These strategies can be especially useful for clients managing stress, addictions, or seeking clearer steps toward change and recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Surji will collaborate with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting her style as the relationship and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to access therapy through video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to fit sessions around work, family and travel, and make it easier to continue therapy during life transitions. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver effective support remotely, and Surji uses these formats to make consistent, practical care more accessible to a wider range of people.