Online therapy · United Kingdom In crisis? Call 116 123 (Samaritans, free, any hour)
Browse profiles
Home Counsellors Dr. Saf Buxy
Portrait of Dr. Saf Buxy

Directory entry

Dr. Saf Buxy, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
20 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Ready when you are

Saf sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Get started with Saf

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Dr. Saf Buxy helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. He also supports those navigating relationship and family tensions, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career or life transitions.

Dr. Buxy uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people find clearer next steps. He works in a calm, practical way.

Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills people can use between meetings.

Background and approach

He adapts the pace and tone to the person sitting across from him, offering listening, practical suggestions and coaching as needed. With 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Dr. Buxy has worked across a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

His recorded focus areas include issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and coping after disasters. He holds BACP accreditation, which is noted here as provided. His background means he is comfortable talking about complex, overlapping problems including bipolar disorder, co‑morbidity and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally. People can expect a direct but compassionate style that balances listening with practical steps. Dr.

Buxy encourages small, manageable changes and checks in on progress regularly. He aims to make therapy something that fits a person’s life, not an added burden.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Buxy uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach he uses emphasises identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviours and trying different responses - this helps with anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem and unhelpful habits. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and difficult experiences through guided conversations and pacing the work to what the person can manage; this is often useful for trauma, abuse and grief.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the person, try things out, and adjust methods based on how well they meet the individual’s goals and preferences. Decisions are guided by what the person says is most helpful and what produces gradual change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let the therapist see facial expressions and body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text‑based messaging suit short check‑ins, written reflection or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel and family life and to keep continuity when circumstances change.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family tensions, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career issues and several personality and attachment concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Work is direct and practical, mixing listening with skills and coaching. Sessions aim to identify small, useful steps that someone can try between meetings.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

Experience
20 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

Contacting Saf

Saf takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Contact Saf

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

Others working with stress, anxiety

See all →
Contact Saf