- CBT tools
- Person centred
- English and Arabic
About Sanaa
Sanaa Baksh is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem and depression. Sanaa also supports those facing panic attacks and issues linked to attachment and communication.
Sanaa trained with a BA Hons in Counselling and holds a Foundation Degree in Counselling Psychology. Her additional certificates include CBT essentials from the Beck Institute and a diploma in Islamic counselling. She has completed training in domestic abuse, safeguarding children and adults, and suicide awareness.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside a person-centred approach. That means there will be structured tools as well as time to talk about feelings and life context. She pays attention to cultural background and immigration-related concerns when these matter to the person in front of her.
Sanaa works with parents and individuals who are coping with grief, hospice and end-of-life matters, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and the stress that follows natural or human-caused disasters. She also helps people who are feeling isolated or struggling with life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. International clients are not accepted currently. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session can then be scheduled via the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Sanaa draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to offer clear, step-by-step techniques for managing anxious thoughts and panic symptoms. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising different responses to reduce distress and build coping skills.She also works from a person-centred, humanistic perspective that emphasises listening and emotional understanding. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk through relationship strains, grief, cultural identity questions or feelings of emptiness without being rushed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or to join from a quieter spot when concentration is needed. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking using the online therapy options button so arrangements match your circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sanaa supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem and panic attacks. She also addresses attachment, communication and immigration related issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy with a person-centred approach that allows time for emotional exploration. Sessions mix structured tools and open conversation.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold 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 available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can I do sessions online or in person?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats; use the online therapy options button to check what is available.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking system.