- CBT and humanistic
- English and Arabic
- Disaster coping focus
About Sanaa
Sanaa Baksh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental approach and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Sanaa wants people to feel heard and to move at a pace that suits them.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and a foundation degree in Counselling Psychology. Her listed qualifications also include certificates in counselling skills and studies, a diploma in Islamic counselling, and specific training such as Basics of CBT: Essentials I from the Beck Institute. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.
Sanaa combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with humanistic principles. That means sessions use practical tools alongside conversations about feelings and personal meaning. She also pays attention to how culture and identity shape people’s experiences and choices.
Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship and family concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment and communication problems, coping with natural or human-caused disaster, domestic violence, immigration issues, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and panic attacks. She also supports people facing isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Sanaa offers help in English and Arabic. Practical details about session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Sanaa lists Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and humanistic principles among her approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, panic and low mood. Humanistic work emphasises being heard and understood, and helping people connect with their values and sense of purpose.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques and pace are adjusted over time.
The biography mentions online counselling experience but does not specify exact session formats, so please confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or by allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They can also help when quieter surroundings are needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists listed here, can use online work to offer continuity of care and to reach people who live further away.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sanaa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and relationship and family concerns. Her additional focus areas include panic attacks, domestic violence, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sanaa blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with humanistic principles, using practical tools alongside space for emotional reflection. Sessions aim to balance structure with discussions about personal meaning.
What is her experience and background?
She has three years of clinical experience and holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling plus a foundation degree in Counselling Psychology. Additional certificates and diplomas are listed in her biography.
What credentials and location are shown?
Her listed professional affiliation is BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes online counselling experience but does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sanaa?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.