Counsellor profile
Saleem Choudhry, BACP
BACP counsellor - relationships and parenting
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic methods
- Somatic approaches
About Saleem
Saleem Choudhry is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with adults on everyday pressures and relational struggles. Common concerns he sees include stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, parenting strain and bereavement.
Saleem also offers support for people facing life changes, ADHD, addictions and trauma. He lists a broad range of related topics such as relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career concerns and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and neurodiversity, blended family matters and body image.
His work draws from client-centred ways of relating, psychodynamic ideas and somatic approaches, with trauma-focused methods used when relevant. In practical terms this means he encourages people to describe what is happening for them, notice bodily sensations, and look at patterns from the past that affect present life. Sessions tend to be conversational and reflective rather than didactic.
People who come with parenting stress or disputes about family roles can expect focused, practical discussion about boundaries, routines and coping strategies. Those worried about intimacy or relationship strains can talk through communication habits and emotional responses. For trauma and abuse, the emphasis is on pacing and safety while addressing painful memories over time.
Saleem accepts international clients and works in English. To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online therapy options.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Saleem works from client-centred principles which means sessions focus on the person's concerns and experience. The counsellor follows what the person brings and reflects it back to help clarify feelings and goals. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at repeated patterns and how early experiences affect current relationships; this can help with intimacy issues and recurrent conflict.Somatic approaches invite attention to bodily sensations alongside thoughts and feelings. Noticing how tension, breath or posture change in response to stress can offer practical steps for managing anxiety or anger. The therapist adapts pacing and techniques so people feel able to attend to difficult material at a manageable speed.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Saleem will discuss options with each person and agree an approach based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and may change over time as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work or caregiving, and making it easier to attend from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical benefits useful for people with busy home lives.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, grief, trauma, addictions and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and somatic awareness to help people notice patterns and bodily responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional practice as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and is provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.