About
- CBT informed
- Humanistic approach
- English and Arabic
About Sanaa
Sanaa Baksh is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' practice in the UK. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Arabic and are suited to adults seeking help with everyday pressures at home.
Sanaa uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and humanistic ideas. That means she combines practical tools with space to talk about feelings. She recognises how culture, identity and personal history shape how people respond to family dilemmas and relationship difficulties.
Her background includes a BA Hons in Counselling and a Foundation Degree in Counselling Psychology, along with training in basic CBT from the Beck Institute. She has additional certificates in Islamic counselling, child and young people counselling, safeguarding, domestic abuse awareness and related topics. These inform how she plans sessions and responds to complex situations.
In sessions she works at a pace the person sets. Conversations often include practical techniques to manage panic, anxiety and low mood alongside reflection on patterns such as attachment and communication difficulties. She also supports people experiencing guilt, shame, isolation, immigration stress and life purpose questions.
When someone wants to start, the process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
CBT is a structured method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches simple skills to change them. It is commonly used for panic, anxiety and depression and can include short exercises between sessions. Humanistic-informed work focuses on listening, personal meaning and emotional understanding. This helps when someone needs space to reflect on identity, values and the impact of cultural background on family roles.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then agree together which techniques to try. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress is made or as priorities change.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone choose quieter surroundings, use less bandwidth, or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session length and pacing so counselling fits around work, childcare and day-to-day routines.
Areas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she help with?
She helps with family problems, communication difficulties, and the stress that arises from relationship strain. Issues like forgiveness, guilt, and isolation are also within her focus areas.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with humanistic ideas, offering practical tools alongside time to talk about feelings. Sessions move at a pace the client finds comfortable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is based.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling the first session through the booking flow.
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.