Samiyah Javed

Samiyah Javed is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and eating and food-related issues. She keeps sessions simple and direct, listening without judgement and helping people name what feels hard. Her style is warm and calm, which can help when someone is feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

She uses a client-centred way of working, which means the session follows the person rather than a rigid plan. People are invited to speak at their own pace while the counsellor reflects back what she hears. This approach can suit concerns like low self-esteem, sadness, body image worries and relationship strain.

Samiyah has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people facing trauma, grief, addictions and sleep difficulties, and she also works with fertility and immigration-related stress. Her practice includes attention to multicultural issues and the particular pressures women and young adults can face.

Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life. Samiyah commonly discusses practical coping strategies alongside listening to difficult feelings. She encourages self-compassion and rebuilding routines that support better sleep, eating and mood.

To begin, people are usually asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a session. Samiyah accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

How client-centred therapy translates to online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and empathy, giving the person space to share at their own pace. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person make sense of feelings, which can help with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and eating concerns.

That same client-centred approach can be used in remote sessions by keeping the conversation guided by the client and building a trusting relationship over time. The counsellor aims to respond to what matters most to the client and to help identify small steps that feel manageable in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process means plans can change as needs shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make attendance easier by reducing travel time, fitting sessions into a lunch break or allowing a calmer commute on the day of a meeting. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move location or are travelling.