About me
With over 20 years experience in the field of mental health, I offer a calm, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever may be troubling you. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of difficult experiences, counselling can help you begin to understand your thoughts and feelings more clearly.
I understand that taking the first step can feel daunting. Opening up and sharing personal thoughts or distress is not always easy, especially with someone new. I will listen without judgement and work alongside you at your own pace, helping you to explore what is going on for you and find ways to move forward.
I am a registered and experienced senior counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, offering both short-term and long-term therapy, as well as supervision, to young people and adults on a one-to-one basis. I am trained to degree and diploma level and work in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework.
Raihaana Hussein
Registered MBACP: 77851
How can I help?
I work with a wide range of issues, including:
- Addictions and phobias
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Bereavement, trauma and abuse
- Depression and feelings of anger
- Effects of cancer and illness
- Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
- Long-standing emotional difficulties
- Redundancy and work-related stress
- Relationship and sexual difficulties
- Self-harm and eating disorders
- Stress and significant life changes
- Suicidal feelings, and more
Important Information
I am DBS checked, hold full Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance and attend regular supervision to support my practice. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their Ethical Framework for good practice.
For more information, please go to: www.rh-cp.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
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BACP Register Certificate of Proficiency
My experience
I bring over 20 years of experience in mental health, combining one-to-one client work with training and supervision. After completing my degree in Psychology, I began volunteering at a local mental health charity as a social support and drop-in worker, where I supported individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Alongside my current private practice in Enfield, where I support clients with a variety of emotional and psychological challenges, I have worked as a counsellor within an alcohol and drug advisory service, supporting individuals affected by substance misuse. I have also worked within a cancer support centre, offering counselling to individuals and their families or carers who have been impacted by cancer.
In addition to this, I provide short-term therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), for both national healthcare organisations and private clients.
Until February 2020, I worked as a Lecturer in Counselling at a further education college, where I trained and supported aspiring counsellors across a range of counselling skills and studies courses in order to gain their qualifications. I currently lead the therapeutic services within a Trust of secondary schools, supporting the emotional wellbeing of young people via counselling and psychotherapy.
This breadth of experience allows me to adapt my approach to meet each client’s individual needs.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Counselling for Students and Trainees
As a student training to become a counsellor or psychotherapist, you may be required to attend personal therapy sessions. While this may initially feel like an additional “requirement”, many students quickly find it invaluable for processing course material, exploring personal thoughts and feelings, and reflecting on experiences from your wider life. It also offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the therapeutic process from a client’s perspective, deepening understanding and empathy within your own practice.
Personal therapy during training is often where significant personal growth and self-development occurs, which in turn enhances your learning and professional practice.
I offer a limited number of special-rate daytime sessions for students and trainees. Please contact me to discuss availability and how I may be able to support you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions are £65 for 50 minutes. Payment can be made via bank transfer prior to the session or in cash at the start of each appointment.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours notice. Late cancellations or missed sessions will be charged at the full fee, payable via bank transfer. Receipts can be provided upon request.
I understand that financial circumstances can vary, and I may be able to offer a limited number of reduced-fee sessions for students or those who are unemployed. Please contact me to discuss.
Clinical Supervision
I have over 10 years experience providing one-to-one and group clinical supervision for student, trainee, and qualified counsellors. My integrative approach draws on a range of models and interventions to ensure each supervisee feels supported, challenged, and able to make the most of their supervision.
Individual supervision sessions are £80 for 90 minutes. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces may be available for student or trainee counsellors during the daytime - please contact me to discuss availability.
Further information
Session Information
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches tailored to best support you.
Each session lasts 50 minutes and can be held at my private practice in Enfield Town, over the phone, or online via video call. Sessions are ideally scheduled at the same day and time each week. Confidentiality is always maintained, unless there is a risk to yourself or others, a previously undisclosed crime has been committed, or children are at risk.
If you are late to a session, we will work with the remaining time only. Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance; where possible, I will do my best to arrange a replacement session within the same week. Your GP will only be contacted in an emergency or with your consent.
What to expect
Once you contact me, we will arrange a confidential initial assessment (50 minutes), which can take place in person, over the phone, or via video call. The initial assessment provides a safe space to explore your needs and decide if therapy feels right for you. During this session, you can discuss your difficulties, and I will ask questions to understand your needs and explore whether counselling may be helpful. There is no obligation to continue beyond this session.
If we decide to work together, we will aim to establish a regular weekly session. For short-term work, we usually begin with an initial set of 6 sessions, which can be extended as needed. Longer-term work typically starts with 6 sessions and is reviewed regularly to decide whether to continue on an open-ended basis.
During sessions, I do not give advice or tell clients what to do. Instead, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, clarify what you want to achieve, and, where helpful, develop coping strategies and self-management tools.
Useful Information
My practice is located on Genotin Terrace, Enfield Town - a quiet public footpath between London Road and Genotin Road.
The practice is easy to reach by public transport - Enfield Town station is a 2 minute walk, and Enfield Chase station is 10 minutes on foot. Bus stops are within 3 minutes of the practice.
For those travelling by car, there are multiple public car parks nearby. The closest multi-storey car park is Palace Exchange (EN2 6TS), approximately a 3 minute walk from Genotin Terrace. Please note that surrounding parking is chargeable.
