Mehreen Salman, BACP

Mehreen Salman is a BACP counsellor with five years' experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to bring the issues that are affecting their mood, relationships and daily life. Conversations are practical and focused on what is happening now and what the person wants to change.

Mehreen follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics and works to create an environment where clients feel heard and respected. Sessions aim to make sense of problems and to find manageable steps forward. She uses straightforward talking, reflection and gentle challenge to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and questions around identity and intimacy. She also supports people with ADHD, addictions, self-esteem and career-related stress. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and family of origin problems.

Mehreen draws on a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred work and Attachment-Based thinking to match the work to the person. The room is used to try out new ways of relating, practice clearer communication and build small skills that help day-to-day life. People who want a warm, practical counsellor to talk things through may find her approach helpful.

How Mehreen uses therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can help when life feels stuck or goals seem out of reach. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they shape current connection and trust; it is useful for relationship worries and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and works on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what helps in early sessions and then tailor the mix of approaches together with the client. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time to suit how someone responds.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered when you book because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats work better for people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a shorter check-in during a lunch break, while others suit longer, reflective work. Confirm the available options and schedule to find what fits your life.