Online therapy · United Kingdom In crisis? Call 116 123 (Samaritans, free, any hour)
Book with Sadia
Home Therapists Sadia Khan
Portrait of Sadia Khan
Listing details supplied
Online only

Sadia Khan

BACP ยท United Kingdom

Practical, culturally aware counselling for everyday struggles

Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Session type
Online only

About Sadia

Sadia Khan is a counsellor with eight years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom. She speaks English and Bengali and has lived and practised in several countries, which informs her understanding of different cultural perspectives.

She prefers a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on clear conversation about current problems and practical steps people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

She will ask direct questions when needed and gently challenge patterns that may be holding someone back. Sadia draws on a range of approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean talking through life stories to find new meaning, spotting and shifting thinking habits that fuel anxiety, or setting short-term goals to build momentum.

The method is chosen to suit the issue and the person, not the other way around. People come to her with many concerns such as attachment worries, communication problems, issues around blended families, body image or feelings of emptiness and isolation. She also supports those facing divorce, fertility worries, or difficulties rooted in family of origin.

Her sessions are intended to be practical and humane. She aims to help people make small, steady changes that improve day-to-day life and build emotional confidence. The work is straightforward, respectful and focused on what matters most to the individual.

What Sadia works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem
Also works with

How Sadia works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Sadia among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Sadia among the ways they work.

Motivational Interviewing

Listed by Sadia among the ways they work.

Narrative Therapy

Listed by Sadia among the ways they work.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Listed by Sadia among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How Sadia uses talking therapies online

Sadia commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when working online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what someone says so they feel understood and can explore their own answers; it helps with building self-esteem and making sense of emotions. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and coping, which can help with anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss different ways of working and agree together what to try first, then adjust methods based on progress and personal preference. The aim is to match techniques to the person's goals and everyday life rather than use a fixed method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging works well for ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, parenting or travel and make it easier to meet regularly.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What issues does this counsellor help with?
Sadia supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with concerns such as attachment issues, body image, blended family challenges and isolation.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct when needed. Sessions combine open conversation with practical steps and occasional challenge to unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience and has practised in several countries, which informs her culturally aware approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is currently based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as options for online work.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Bengali

More counsellors working with stress, anxiety

See all →