Saleem Choudhry, BACP
Calm, attentive counselling for life changes
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- Client-centred work
- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity aware
About Saleem
Saleem Choudhry is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people through major life transitions and day-to-day difficulties. He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Saleem also works with concerns such as addiction, grief and challenges linked to neurodiversity including ADHD and autism.
In sessions he aims to offer a calm, attentive space where people can talk through what matters to them. He listens for patterns from the past and present that affect how someone feels now. That combination helps people make sense of repeated difficulties and decide on manageable next steps.
Saleem draws on client-centred work to follow the person rather than a script. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how earlier experiences influence present behaviour. Somatic and trauma-focused approaches are used when physical responses or past trauma are getting in the way of daily life.
He has three years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom as a BACP counsellor. That background includes supporting people with relationship strain, parenting pressures, workplace stress and changes that come with ageing or care roles. Saleem describes himself as compassionate and straightforward in his manner.
The first session usually looks at current concerns and practical goals. Subsequent sessions are paced to suit the individual and may include talking, reflecting on life stories, and noticing how the body holds stress. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
In sessions he aims to offer a calm, attentive space where people can talk through what matters to them. He listens for patterns from the past and present that affect how someone feels now. That combination helps people make sense of repeated difficulties and decide on manageable next steps.
Saleem draws on client-centred work to follow the person rather than a script. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how earlier experiences influence present behaviour. Somatic and trauma-focused approaches are used when physical responses or past trauma are getting in the way of daily life.
He has three years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom as a BACP counsellor. That background includes supporting people with relationship strain, parenting pressures, workplace stress and changes that come with ageing or care roles. Saleem describes himself as compassionate and straightforward in his manner.
The first session usually looks at current concerns and practical goals. Subsequent sessions are paced to suit the individual and may include talking, reflecting on life stories, and noticing how the body holds stress. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and emotional change
Saleem uses client-centred work to place the person and their priorities at the centre of sessions. That means the pace and topics follow what the client brings, useful for addressing stress, low mood and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at how early experiences shape current patterns and reactions, which can help with recurring relationship or self-esteem issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Saleem will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust the focus as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports consistent appointments across different locations and can help people keep therapy going while they manage other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Saleem help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and challenges linked to neurodiversity among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are primarily client-centred with psychodynamic reflection and somatic or trauma-focused tools used when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
Saleem has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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