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Dr. Saf Buxy

BACP

Dr. Saf Buxy, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Saf is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 20+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
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About Saf

Dr. Saf Buxy is a UK-credentialed therapist with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. He works with clients facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, as well as issues around motivation, self-esteem and confidence. His practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, and other coping needs that arise during major life changes.

He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach to each interaction. Treatment is tailored to the individual, with dialogue and care plans shaped around a person’s unique circumstances and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Dr. Buxy combines practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients build resilience and work toward meaningful change.

Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, he affirms clients for taking that first step and works collaboratively to establish a pace and focus that feels manageable. He is available to support both local and international clients who seek a thoughtful, experienced practitioner in the United Kingdom.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Dr. Saf Buxy applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and emotional understanding. One common focus is skills-based work that helps clients identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and develop tools for managing stress, anxiety and mood changes. This approach supports people who want concrete strategies for daily coping and improved wellbeing.

For those affected by trauma and abuse, Dr. Buxy uses trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety, pacing and processing of difficult experiences. These techniques aim to reduce distress and strengthen a person’s capacity to manage triggers and build emotional resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Buxy works with each client to explore needs, preferences and goals, adjusting methods over time so the therapeutic plan fits the individual’s situation and pace.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family or geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around busy lives, and access support from licensed professionals regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Saf Buxy have?

Dr. Saf Buxy has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Saf Buxy a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Saf Buxy holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Dr. Saf Buxy provide therapy?

Dr. Saf Buxy provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Saf Buxy located?

Dr. Saf Buxy is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Dr. Saf Buxy as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Saf Buxy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Saf Buxy work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Saf Buxy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Saf Buxy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and Dr. Saf Buxy’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

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