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Anamika Saggar

Therapist · United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for life and relationship change

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Anamika Saggar
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 387361
Experience
12 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred
  • CBT techniques
  • Solution focused

About Anamika

Anamika Saggar offers warm, straightforward support for people dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship strain and difficult life events. She is a counsellor who listens carefully and helps people find practical ways forward. Anamika writes and speaks in clear terms and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

She uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. That means conversations focus on what matters to the individual while also looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. She often draws on solution-focused ideas to identify small, realistic changes that can make a difference quickly.

Anamika has 12 years of experience and holds BACP registration, which she maintains while working both privately and within the Department for Work and Pensions. She has supported people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, depression and relationship challenges.

Sessions are tailored to the person in front of her, with an emphasis on respectful, compassionate dialogue. She pays attention to attachment and intimacy issues, and helps people who struggle with self-esteem, codependency or feelings of isolation.

She speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, which can help when English feels limiting. The approach is collaborative: Anamika will work with each person to set simple goals and practical steps for change.

She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready, and offers steady support while they work through change.

Approaches to online counselling and practical benefits

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that developed in close relationships. It looks at how past bonds affect current trust, intimacy and reactions to conflict, and can help with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps build self-understanding and self-worth, which can be useful for low self-esteem and feelings of isolation.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is about spotting thought and behaviour patterns that maintain distress. It offers simple exercises and steps to test unhelpful beliefs, which often suits people managing anxiety, mood changes or stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to agree goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as sessions progress so the work stays relevant and practical.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid needing to be on camera when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use online work to maintain continuity of care while matching the format to each person's circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Anamika helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She also focuses on trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. The aim is practical conversation that leads to small, achievable changes.

How long has she been practising?

She has 12 years of experience working in counselling and related settings alongside private practice. That background includes supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients. Please confirm any cross-border arrangements and scheduling details before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of sessions?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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