Salma Begum

Hello my name is Salma, and I am an experienced MBACP Integrative Person Centred counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling and Positive Psychology. I am based around the Shaw, Oldham and Rochdale area. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches in my work- dependent on individual client needs and differences. Some examples of these include Person centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, Play therapy and many more. I am able to respond to differences and tailor an approach to therapy, that makes sense to each client’s needs and wishes. I strongly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be truly listened to and understood, without facing any judgement therefore, I offer a private, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore and talk about your concerns and difficulties. I understand that sharing ones emotions and thoughts- particularly when going through difficulty can be extremely hard, which is why I always work at a pace that is comfortable for the client.

I respect and appreciate the varied ways in which my clients may view themselves and their experiences; therefore, coming from a place of understanding and compassion, I support and encourage all clients to understand themselves and their experiences at a deeper, more intense level. I approach my work with professionalism, warmth, honesty, and the greatest of care whilst seeing my job as a journey, to walk alongside each client – to help them to navigate their way through their issues and eventually see light at the end ofthe  tunnel. With my deep level of empathy and excellent listening skills, clients have always felt at ease when opening up to me regarding personal thoughts and issues.

Coming from an ethnic minority background, I understand the challenges that the BAME community may face when accessing professional support due to a range of barriers, including language barriers or not feeling understood. However, as I am bilingual, speaking both English and Bangla fluently, I offer my sessions in both languages to suit the wider community, and to make them feel more at ease.