Saleem Choudhry , BACP

Saleem Choudhry is a compassionate, approachable BACP-registered counsellor who works with adults across a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. He combines a calm, curiosity-led presence with practical therapeutic tools to help people manage anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and challenges linked to ADHD and neurodiversity. His scope also includes trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, career-related stress, eating and sleeping problems, and support for LGBT clients.

Saleem draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor therapy to each person’s needs, including cognitive approaches, psychodynamic exploration, Gestalt techniques, and person-centred work. He aims to create space for people to explore feelings, increase self-understanding, and develop coping strategies that fit their life and goals. Saleem also brings experience with adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment concerns, chronic health and caregiving stress, and a range of personality and behavioral issues.

As a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he follows recognised professional standards for counsellors. Saleem describes the first session as the hardest step and offers steady support as people begin the process of change, pacing the work to each person’s readiness and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Saleem integrates client-centred therapy as a foundation, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the pace and focus of the work. This approach helps when people need empathy, validation, and practical direction for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

He also uses psychodynamic therapy to explore patterns of feeling and relating that may come from past experiences. This method can illuminate recurring difficulties in relationships, attachment, and emotional responses, supporting deeper insight and longer-term change.

Additionally, Somatic Therapy is part of his practice for clients who experience strong bodily responses to stress or trauma. By gently attending to physical sensations alongside emotions, this approach can help people develop new ways of regulating tension and arousal.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative - Saleem works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time. Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different energy levels, and reach people who live far from traditional services.