- CBT informed
- Humanistic listening
- English and Arabic
About Sanaa
Sanaa Baksh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on work and wellbeing alongside everyday life challenges. She encourages gentle first steps and offers a calm space for people who feel uncertain about starting therapy. Sanaa aims to help clients feel heard and to work at a pace that suits them.
She brings three years of experience and a BA Honours degree in Counselling, plus a Foundation Degree in Counselling Psychology. Her background includes a range of certificates and diplomas that support therapeutic conversation, including training in CBT essentials from the Beck Institute and a diploma in Islamic counselling. She also holds safeguarding and awareness qualifications relevant to working with people in distress.
In sessions she uses straightforward, practical tools alongside time for emotional reflection. That means balancing structured techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches with humanistic listening and exploration. She pays attention to culture, identity and life context when working on stress, anxiety, depression and relationships.
Common concerns she works with include self-esteem, panic, attachment and communication problems, family issues, immigration-related stress, coping after disasters, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also supports people facing guilt, shame, forgiveness issues and end-of-life matters.
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
Practical approaches and how online work can fit your life
Therapy here draws on cognitive behavioural techniques alongside humanistic principles. Cognitive behavioural work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood. Humanistic listening emphasises being heard and understood, creating space to talk through emotions and life meaning without a fixed agenda.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match your goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust the plan as you go. That means you can try practical tools and also spend time reflecting on feelings when that feels useful.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and the ability to meet without travelling. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make follow-up tasks and brief check-ins simpler, and it can help maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, will help you decide how to structure sessions so they fit with work and everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, plus issues like panic, attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach balances structured techniques from cognitive behavioural work with humanistic listening and emotional exploration at a gentle pace.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of experience, a BA Honours in Counselling and a Foundation Degree in Counselling Psychology, along with several relevant certificates and diplomas.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.