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Surji Cair, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Depression Coping with life changes

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Surji Cair is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works from a person-centred perspective and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Surji aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of the person sitting opposite her.

She listens for the strengths someone already has and uses those as the basis for change. Sessions focus on what matters to the person, not on labels.

Background and approach

Surji supports people through life changes, grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and relationships. She also works with concerns such as addictions, career difficulty, bipolar mood challenges and compassion fatigue. Surji offers an affirming approach for LGBT clients and helps people talk through family or relationship stress from their own perspective.

Her style is warm, patient and non-judgemental. In sessions she follows the person-centred ethos - giving space, reflecting back what she hears, and helping people clarify goals. She can combine practical coaching-style work with open listening when that is helpful.

The aim is to help people find clearer steps forward and to build on the resources they already have. Surji welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. She guides new clients through a short matching questionnaire and supports them to schedule sessions that suit their situation.

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Surji uses person-centred counselling which prioritises the individual's experience and choices. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting back what is heard, and helping people name their needs so they can decide on next steps. It is useful for emotions like anxiety, depression and the impact of life changes.

She also integrates practical coaching techniques to set goals and develop manageable steps. Coaching-style work can help with career decisions, addiction-related goals and building routines to reduce stress. Together these approaches balance open listening with action-focused support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Surji will work collaboratively to identify what fits the client's goals and preferences, and adapt methods as therapy progresses. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to try and when to change course.

Online therapy with Surji is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to access counselling around work, family life and daily routines.

What concerns does Surji commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, plus coping with life changes. She also supports those facing grief, trauma, addictions and intimacy-related issues.

What is Surji's therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centred, focusing on listening and reflecting what the client says. She often combines that with practical coaching to clarify goals and next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Surji has three years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credential does Surji hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select 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

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Also listed

Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Surji Cair, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety