Sadaf Butt, BACP

Sadaf Butt is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife concerns, stress, anxiety and changes in life. She works with individuals dealing with low mood, grief, addictions and relationship worries. She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member (MBACP) and offers sessions in English, Punjabi and Urdu.

Sadaf takes a person-centred approach and aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts her style to fit their needs. Sessions may include practical tools, breathing and mindfulness exercises, and talking through difficult memories and feelings.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, ADHD, and coping with life changes such as divorce or separation. Sadaf also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, codependency and body image concerns.

With three years of experience, she combines several evidence-based techniques and creative approaches to match each person. For younger clients she may include age-appropriate methods such as play-based activities alongside talking therapy. For adults she adapts exercises to suit daily routines and responsibilities.

People are guided to build skills that help with emotion regulation and clearer decision making. Sadaf encourages small practical steps and regular review of progress. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Sadaf uses approaches online and in sessions

Sadaf draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One commonly used method is cognitive work that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical ways to respond differently to stress and anxiety. This approach is useful for low mood, worry and coping with life changes.

She also uses mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting overwhelmed. Short, structured exercises help with emotion regulation and grounding during anxious moments. For younger clients or where a more creative route helps, she may integrate play-based or activity-focused work to make themes easier to approach.

Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has and hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can save travel time, fit into a busy day and make it easier to keep appointments around work or caregiving. Some approaches are easy to adapt for shorter check-ins or phone conversations, while others work well when people can use video and try guided exercises during a session. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose what will suit your circumstances and goals.