SB Portrait of Sanaa Baksh

Sanaa Baksh, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for anxiety and phobias

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Arabic · online sessions

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About Sanaa

Sanaa Baksh is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to make the first steps into therapy easier to take. She describes therapy as a place to be heard without judgment and offers a steady, patient approach. Sanaa works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and phobias.

She speaks English and Arabic and brings three years of counselling experience to her work.

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Background and approach

Sanaa blends structured techniques with human-centred conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside humanistic ideas to offer both practical tools and space for emotional reflection. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the client and focus on making small, manageable changes that matter in everyday life.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling and a foundation degree in Counselling Psychology, and she holds BACP registration. Sanaa has completed a range of certificates and diplomas relevant to counselling, including work on online counselling, safeguarding and domestic abuse awareness.

She is familiar with issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, panic attacks, coping with disasters, domestic violence, immigration stress and end-of-life concerns. Sanaa also works with feelings of isolation, guilt and shame, emptiness and questions about life purpose. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioural Therapy useful for anxiety, panic and phobias because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical, step-by-step strategies. CBT offers clear exercises to reduce avoidance and manage panic symptoms.

Humanistic approaches in Sanaa's work emphasise being seen and heard, and exploring personal values and meaning. This helps when people feel empty, disconnected or unsure about life purpose and supports gentle emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different techniques, and then agree a plan that feels right. That collaboration helps shape whether more structured tasks or open conversation will be used week to week.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work or caregiving commitments and to keep continuity when travel or relocation occurs.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Sanaa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues and phobias. Her practice also addresses panic attacks, grief, immigration stress and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes structured techniques with open, human-centred conversation. Clients can expect practical tools alongside time to reflect on emotions and life experience.
How much experience does she have?
Sanaa has three years of counselling experience supporting people through a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a foundation degree in Counselling Psychology and is BACP registered. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
What session formats are available?
Clients can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to their needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Arabic

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