Nahida Matin

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience in the field. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups presenting with many presenting issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss and relationship/family problems. I have worked with a wide range of different ethnic/cultural groups and am well attuned to differences in values/faith which shape life decisions & experiences.

I begin by exploring my client's current needs and goals to provide a framework for therapy. As we progress forward, depending on where the client is at, I may guide them to identify factors that are blocking personal growth. This may involve exploring ones's past, bringing to the surface any past experiences which have been repressed and now manifesting in wider problems.

I endeavour to be very client-led and place my client at the centre of the therapeutic process. You can expect to feel safe and respected regardless  of your background or circumstances. Often clients have difficulty deciding if they actually need therapy, the consultation is tailored to support this decision process and offer you the level of help needed. This may include short-term or long-term work.

Having worked with a wide range of client groups,  I have identified 'loss' as a common theme in therapy. Loss does not necessarily refer to the death of a close one, but often there is a loss of an expectation that one grieves for, due to life not having turned out as planned. Perhaps we had a fixed idea of who we wanted to be, what our ideal life partner would be like, having a family etc. When these things do not fall into plan, we can experience a deep loss or anxiety.

Through therapy, one may come to recognise the gap between previous expectations and current reality. With time and support from therapy, one comes to embrace new realities and set new expectations again. This enables one to re-invest socially and emotionally in the world and hopefully engage more fully in daily life.

What To Expect

After a client has made initial contact, I will arrange a brief telephone consultation within 48 hours, to allow us to elaborate a little further on what the presenting issue is. A face to face/online appointment will then be arranged within the week, in which we may work together to identify initial goals to work towards.

If the client is happy to move forward with me and I am able to support, we agree on an initial 6 week block of sessions, after which a review takes place to re-set goals if necessary and book further sessions. Progress is monitored periodically using standardised mood scales, which aids clients to track their own journey too.

• £55 for individuals online
• £60 /£65 for individuals face to face depending on location 
• £75 for couples
• £45/50 for Student/Unemployed 

I also have offices in South Woodford and Highams Park, and Stratford.