Surji Cair, BACP

Surji Cair is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Trained in person-centered practice, she approaches each person as the expert of their own story and works from the client’s strengths to help them address the challenges they face.

Surji emphasises a collaborative, empathetic way of working that encourages clients to explore their priorities and build practical coping strategies. She recognises that seeking help takes courage and aims to offer steady support through that first step and beyond. Surji holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings her training to sessions to help clients find clearer direction and greater well-being.

Whether someone is coping with a sudden transition or ongoing stressors, Surji focuses on personalised care that meets the individual where they are. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, centred on listening, validating experience, and helping people identify the inner resources they can draw on to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Person-centered and practical approaches for online support

Surji uses person-centered therapy, which focuses on listening deeply, recognising each person’s strengths, and creating a supportive space for clients to explore their concerns and goals. This approach helps when people need empathy, validation, and clarity about next steps in their lives.

She also integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques - practical strategies and exercises drawn from research that help manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low mood. These techniques can include structured coping skills, problem-solving methods, and ways to build healthier routines and responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Surji works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the work as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Surji is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or while travelling, and they allow clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and continuity of care.