Khatija Lala

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BA (Hons), Dip.Couns, MBACP (Accredited)

About me

You might be looking for therapy because something feels off, overwhelming, or harder than it should be right now. Many people I work with are dealing with questions around identity, relationships, friendships, sexuality, career direction, self-esteem, abuse or mental health. Alongside this is usually the influence of social media, comparison, and that stressful feeling that you’re supposed to have it all figured out!

Living in a world where you’re always connected can make it hard to slow down, tune into yourself, or feel confident in your own choices. You may be finding yourself comparing your life to others’ highlight reels while quietly struggling behind the scenes. In our work together, I aim to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can be real, and where you’re comfortable enough to talk openly about what’s going on for you.

Whether you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, stuck, disconnected, or just unsure of your next steps, therapy can be a place to make sense of what you’re experiencing. It can help to find ways forward that feel manageable and authentic to you. 

About me….  I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I have worked therapeutically with adults and teenagers in a variety of settings including schools, agencies, community projects and in private practice. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: abuse, bereavement, anxiety (including death anxiety), depression, divorce, identity, body dysmorphia, mental illness in the family, self esteem, self harm, trauma and culturally-related issues.

I am an Accredited member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their code of ethics. My practice is fully insured. 

I work exclusively online, making therapy flexible and accessible wherever you’re based. I work with adults of all ages, and I have a particular interest in supporting young adults (18+) as they navigate the pressures of adulthood in today’s fast-paced, online world. I welcome clients from all backgrounds. 

What to expect….  During the first session, we will establish what has brought you to counselling, and discuss how we can work together to achieve your goals from therapy.

You can choose to work in a brief, short term manner, or over a longer period of time. We can discuss this before we begin our work together. Regular reviews will be part of the therapeutic work to ensure that we are working towards your objectives.

Contact: Please email me to get in touch. I will endeavour to respond within 24 hours. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 
BA (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy 
Working with Bereavement 
Working with Domestic Abuse/Violence

I am professionally trained and experienced in humanistic approaches, mainly Person-centred, Gestalt and Existential therapies. I have additional training and extensive experience in working with bereavement. I also have a special interest in working with difference and diversity.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Cultural issues

Domestic violence

Sexual abuse (childhood/adult)

Bereavement

Therapies offered

Fees

£40.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Email me and we can arrange a suitable time for a 20 minutes telephone call to discuss your needs.

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Khatija Lala
Khatija Lala