Saira Webster

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Individual, Couples and Family Counsellor MBACP Accredited

About me

My aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings. Speaking in your native language can help create a deeper connection. I speak English, Bengali and Hindi. I work with you at your pace and enable you to see, process and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.

I offer a 15 minute free consultation to hear from you and establish how we might work and achieve that together. 

I have supported individuals struggling with stress, low self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, autism, bullying, dysmorphia, imposter syndrome, addictions, emotional or physical abuse, trauma, PTSD, bereavement or simply coming to terms with challenges that life throws at us. I work with families struggling with relationship issues, divorce or other bonding difficulties

I am mindful of cultural and familial pressures and expectations and of the struggles facing people who come from diverse backgrounds or facing other hardships and traumas. Suffering in silence can lead to lonely, isolated places and depression.

The first step to reach out for help may not seem easy; But support is available. If I am unable to help you, I will be upfront and recommend other capable hands so that your needs will not be overlooked.

I have experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals, couples and families. I work online, over the phone and face to face. I offer an initial no fee, no obligation 15-minute consultation and discovery time to understand your needs and if we are able to work together. If you are struggling please reach out and call me on 07531318863. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a qualified practitioner and have experience working with teenagers, young people and adult working with Mind, Lucy Rayner Foundation and Wallington Woman's Refuge and Relate Family Counselling, supporting individuals and families who have experiences domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, family relationship or any overwhelming situation.

Enhanced disclosure clearing to work with children and adults. 

My trainings and qualifications include- Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. B.A (Honours) in History and Social Science. Individual member of BACP. (MBACP) An Accredited Practitioner. Relate- Certificate in Family Counselling.

Extended trainings-   Living with Trauma, Engaging Service Users, Children and Loss, Working with Children in Therapy, Endings and Saying Goodbyes. Grief and Bereavement, Identifying Risk & Safety Planning, Bereavement Awareness, Helping Recover Mental Health, Working with Bereavement and Loss, Using Trauma-Informed Grounding Techniques, Complex Grief, Polyvagal Theory, Domestic Violence, Self-Concept and awareness in Person-Centred Therapy, Safe guarding adults and children, Suicidal Risk and Support, Online and telephone counselling training, Working with Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Working Trauma, Guilt with Shame, Murder and Manslaughter, Art Therapy, Helping Women Move On, Existential Therapy

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£65.00 - £115.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Fee per session: £65 - £115

  • I offer concessions to blue light workers, block bookings, trainee counsellors or those on low income. I have limited number of reduced fee spaces.
  • Payments need to be made at the time of booking. Payments by bank transfer or cash.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

The duration and frequency of sessions is client lead. 

Short, solution focused interventions are often 1-3 sessions.

Short to long term interventions range upwards from 6 sessions.

Sessions last 50 minutes.

Availability

Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays - 9.00 am to 8.00 pm

Saturdays and Sundays - 10.00 to 8.00pm

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
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Additional languages

Bengali

Hindi

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Google Meet

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