Counselling in Watford

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Current crisis, Deeper issue, Self Care. Surprisingly quite often the thing that brings a person to seek support may be a way in to understanding deeper causes of unhappiness, anxiety or depression. Sometimes people live with a feeling of "something just not being quite right". Counselling can help develop Self-Awareness which in turn can be life changing! That’s the good news - but like most things in life it doesn’t happen without effort, and can be painful, but the results are definitely worth it! So be brave and you may look forward to personal growth and hopefully increased happiness. I look forward to hearing from you.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.

I am a qualified counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in Watford town centre and remote sessions by Zoom. I currently work at Mind and support people with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and trauma. I also work in a hospice and am very experienced in working with people struggling with grief and loss. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever might be troubling you. I offer my encouragement and empathy along with my understanding and professional experience to help you find a way forward.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals a safe and confidential place for support and exploration. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial to therapy, this is an essential element of the way I work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. In order to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, depression, anxiety, anger, loss, self-harm etc. without feeling judged, trust needs to be present. The decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy but can be liberating.

My name is Sadia and I live in London. I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor working in this field since 2015. I am very compassionate about my work, despite the colour, beliefs, values or culture that people belong to. I believe we are all human with the same emotions and no one is superior or inferior. I work with clients from many different cultures/countries, such as, English, European, Asian, Africans and many others. I am honoured to work with diversity. My style of work is relational, I believe in strong connection with my client. In order to achieve this, my approach is non-judgemental and empathic.

Have you lately been thinking that it is time for YOU? That YOU would like to talk about what it's going on for you and be listened to? Is counselling right for YOU? As a talking therapy, counselling provides you with a safe and confidential environment where you are able to talk about your difficulties, personalise the solutions to your own problems and make decisions that are right for you. By creating a trusting and open relationship we can work together in focusing on your concerns, exploring what they mean to you and their impact on your life and finding ways to manage them more adequately.

If you are looking on this website then you are probably experiencing feeling low and/or anxious. This might include experiencing negative of disturbing intrusive thoughts, overwhelming worry or churning thoughts of the past, or experiencing feelings of low self esteem. You may be experiencing panic or more specific anxiety related disorders such as OCD, PTSD or Social Anxiety. Whichever of these is the case I have no doubt that there will be an impact on your ability to live and enjoy your life to the full. You may have already tried ways to help yourself but it hasn't quite worked and are now looking for someone to guide you .

I get it. I've been there. You seem confident, ambitious and are always there for others. People think you lead a great life but it doesn’t always feel that way. You got through childhood and teenage years and have lots to be grateful for. Despite all of your effort and achievement in life, something doesn't feel quite right. An anxious, nagging feeling sits in your mind and body and makes you uncomfortable in your own skin. You’ve ignored it and carried on but you have many questions. It’s frustrating and exhausting but something has prompted you to find answers. You want to be more relaxed within yourself and feel good enough.

I am very good at treating people with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, as well as those with traumatic experiences. I apply a very modern and effective type of dynamic psychotherapy called Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I work on repressed feelings and emotions and help you to get rid of the pain and suffer to become a mature personality. For most people, psychological stress and unresolved traumas are so overwhelming that often leads to many other problems, such as low performance, low confidence, unpleasant encounters and a gradual destruction of well-being. If left untreated, these psychological issues can be transferred from one generation to the next, due to its lasting effects on children. Modern treatments in psychotherapy can help you overcome many types of psychological problems. People suffering from these problems can be helped to regain their sense of pride, efficiency, and effectiveness. My clients need to be well motivated, and cooperative.

We can all experience difficult times in our lives that throw us off course. Sometimes we can also feel that we are operating at 100 miles an hour but getting nowhere fast. Stressed and burnt out you can’t seem to focus properly and day to day living can feel too much, affecting your ability to cope. You can feel so alone and misunderstood, trapped within a vicious cycle of negative thinking and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can keep you in a dark place. However, with help and support you can begin to break free and focus on your own needs.

I have extensive experience working with young people and young adults (ages 14-25), with a wide variety of mental health issues. Client's who are struggling with identity, relationships, transitions, and finding their place in the world; and the feelings that come from navigating not only the difficulties that are expected at these ages, but other difficult life events and traumas.

Are you struggling to cope? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, depressed or simply stuck? Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling numb, detached or unable to process your feelings? Do you feel angry, ashamed, scared or unfulfilled? There are often a range of emotions that people feel when trying to cope with troubling situations and it is not always easy to reach out for help, as people, including family and friends do not necessarily understand how to help. I may be able to help. I offer a safe, welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space, where I can support you unpack what's on your mind.

I have worked in Health & Fitness Education for 16 years and feel passionately about the link between mental and physical well-being. I am committed to continuous professional development and believe that we never stop learning. I have had many years of personal therapy and can speak from experience about the life changing benefits that have been brought about. I have a private therapy practise, working with clients who experience a number of issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, phobias, bereavement and relationship issues

Often in our lives there are many obstacles which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and not coping as well as you'd like to. Before you know it, you find yourself unhappy or anxious, with an inner voice spurting unhelpful thoughts, full of doubt and just not feeling right in yourself. You might be fed up with the past playing in your mind, unresolved loss or hurt, unable to let go and impacting your life and relationships now and feel a million miles away from the person that you want to be. I also conduct relationship therapy for couples, whether you're looking to resolve or separate.

There are many reasons that people come for therapy. My collaborative approach enables me to work in the here and now, perhaps you are feeling stuck and want change but are unsure how to do so. I can offer a solution based approach, helping to identify, achieve and maintain your goals. Or I can look at the past and how childhood memories and experiences have impacted on your life and any difficulties this may be causing. I can offer face to face counselling or I can offer sessions via Zoom or telephone.

I am a BACP registered and experienced integrative psychotherapeutic Counsellor / supervisor and Child Therapist, located in central Watford . I am passionately about helping others who are experiencing hard times and struggling to manage every day life because of traumatic events, stress and feelings of anxiety or depression.

Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy I can help you to manage distressing life situations. If you are lacking motivation, struggling with sleep or finding it difficult to manage feelings of anxiety I can help. I'm a fully qualified CBT Therapist with a wealth of experience working with depression and anxiety disorders such as Social Anxiety; Health Anxiety; Generalised Anxiety; Panic Disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and single trauma Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I am a fully qualified and BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Coach. I help those who want more than traditional therapy. In response to clients not only wanting to process, heal & make long lasting changes, I also offer opportunities to look forward, learn & apply unique tools to tackle what life throws at you. I’m here to help you achieve your goals & aspirations in a safe & confidential environment. To help you understand yourself better, and therefore gain understanding in how you communicate within your world and take control over any unhelpful and limiting thinking.