Khudeja Sattar
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About me
I am an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My journey as a qualified therapist began in 2011. During my experience I have worked in a variety of settings from voluntary placements, GP surgeries, charity organisations, Pause - Forward Thinking Birmingham, UHB Trust and my own private practice.
I apply an integrative theoretical approach in my therapy work, encompassing an amalgamation of the theoretical background and skills of the main counselling modalities; Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
In addition, I can provide an Islamic Counselling approach; the theoretical approaches are applied to suit the best needs of the client.
The main focus within the work I provide is to explore two main objectives:
1. Anything that affects your quality of life.
2. Anything that delays or prevents you from being a better person/best version of yourself.
Any other areas I advise to leave - 'if it aint broke, no need to fix it.'
The goals and objectives of the therapy I provide is to gain exploration through a talking therapy by increasing your self-awareness. The aim is to facilitate you in helping you to help yourself, as sometimes life can have its challenges. With the right tools and self-reflection it is possible to respond in a way that facilitates growth and healing. This, I hope will support you to reach your greatest potential by fulfilling your aspiration in becoming a better version of yourself.
I am frequently asked what is therapy, particularly when a new client embarks on an unknown journey for the first time. I would say this journey is all about you. To give yourself the time to get to know you better. Therapy is certainly a journey of the self and how we relate to others and ascertain your efforts to live your best quality of life.
Therapy helps build resilience and facilitate better communications. It helps us to explore how we communicate with ourselves and others and often how assumptions are made and can be far from the truth. The importance of building positive relationships is: Time + Communication = Understanding.
Our emotional wellbeing and mental health are just as important as our physical health. There is still some stigma relating to seeking support for our mental health. Often, I have noticed society does not hesitate in accessing support for their physical health and rush to the GP for support however what about our mental and emotional pain? Why should this be any different as both can be distressing in their own way.
If you feel you require support for your mental health and emotional wellbeing, please do get in touch to begin your therapeutic journey of the self.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
Somatic Trauma Therapy, Babette Rothschild, May 2023, Oct 2023 and May 2024
Solution Focused Training, Level 1, Change Brief Therapy, Nov 2022
Islamic Approaches to Psychology and Psychological Therapy, Level 2, Oct 2022
Compassion Focused Therapy, SDS Seminars Ltd, 2020
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, SDS Seminars Ltd, 2020
Islamic Approaches to Psychology and Psychotherapy, Level 1, 2019
Essential Supervision Skills, SDS Seminars Ltd, 2018
Working with Couples and Relationships, Rutland House Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2018
Therapeutic use of Mindfulness, British Mindfulness Institute, 2015
A Space to Think, An Introductory Course to Psychoanalytic Ideas, West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy, 2014
Foundation Degree in Counselling Studies, Aston University, 2012
Diploma in the Art and Science of NLP, INLPTA, 2011
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Applying a Spiritual Model, CPCAB, 2011
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Applying a Spiritual Model, CPCAB, 2010
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory, NCFE, 2009
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, NCFE, 2008
Counselling Experience:
Lateef Project - working in General Practice and a phone line service - 2010 to Feb 2016.
My Time CIC - 2011
Asian Family Counselling Service - 2011 -2013
KS Therapy (previously known as Khudeja Bi Counselling) - 2012 to date.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (Pause) March 2016 to November 2022.
UHB Trust - NHS - November 2022 to date.
I am an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and adhere to BACP's ethical guidelines for best practise. Furthermore, I am committed in my Continual Professional Development (CPD) to enhance my learning and knowledge when working with various client material.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As stated previously I can apply an Islamic approach in Counselling derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah - exploring one's individual journey of existence and their relationship with The Creator. Islamic Counselling encompasses not only the physical, psychological and social aspect but also the often disregard to the spiritual element of an individual.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
£55 individual (50 minute session)
£80 couples (1 hour session)
When I work
My working hours are flexible I can work evenings and weekends if required, please make contact to discuss further.
Further information
I am situated near Birmingham City Centre and have free car parking onsite, please contact me for enquiries on: 07368 598396 or email on: khudejasattartherapy@gmail.com
