Sanaa Baksh, BACP

Sanaa Baksh is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who offers practical, empathic support for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem challenges, and depression. She combines structured, evidence-based methods with a warm, human-centred approach to help clients feel seen and understood while working toward meaningful change. In practice she blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with humanistic principles, using practical tools alongside deeper emotional exploration to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Sanaa holds BACP and has completed extensive training including a BA Hons Degree in Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling Psychology, Basics of CBT Essentials I from the Beck Institute, and qualifications in online counselling. Her background also includes a Diploma in Islamic Counselling and specialised training in supporting children and young people, autism awareness, domestic abuse, safeguarding for adults and children, suicide awareness, and working with people with learning disabilities. Additional training covers GDPR awareness, mental capacity, and hospice and end-of-life support.

She welcomes clients who are ready to explore their experiences at a pace that feels comfortable, acknowledging how identity, culture, and life circumstances shape wellbeing. Whether clients are beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Sanaa aims to create an accepting space where reflection, coping skill development, and personal growth can unfold together.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online support

Sanaa uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress-related difficulties and focuses on changing thought-behaviour cycles through structured techniques and goal-oriented work.

She also draws on humanistic principles that prioritise empathy, validation, and the therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore feelings, values, and identity. This approach supports personal insight, emotional processing, and work on issues such as self-esteem, relationships, and life purpose.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sanaa works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone mirror face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternative ways to connect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and access support from a licensed professional regardless of mobility or local availability.