Dr Samreen Bhaidani
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
With over sixteen years of professional experience, I am highly accomplished and have extensive experience of working in the NHS, MIND and Off the Record with clients with a range of mental health needs.
I have experience with individual clients as well as families from various age groups, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, with a range of mental health presentations and needs including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, cPTSD, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. I have worked with vulnerable and distressed clients who have been through experiences of discrimination, disempowerment and abuse. I also have extensive experience of working with students in higher education as a counsellor and wellbeing officer.
At times it can be very confusing and frustrating when we can't make sense of our emotions. Maybe it's emptiness, feeling lost or having to deal with a big changes in your life or difficulty in managing or understanding relationship issues. Whether you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to get in touch. I offer a calm and safe space where together we can find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling. My authentic, warm and inclusive approach helps to create a non-judgemental environment. My core intention is to help build a supportive therapeutic relationship that promotes clients’ wellbeing and healing. I am an integrative counsellor with a person-centred approach at the core of my therapy. I hope to provide a dedicated time and safe space where we can explore and work through the struggles and challenges you are experiencing.
Maybe this is your first time thinking about seeking support or maybe you have had it in the past and want to revisit some of the issues. I understand there may be some apprehension, therefore I offer a free consultation session for you to see how it feels.
I also specialise in working with clients from South-Asian backgrounds where I work with clients who have experienced difficulties and issues linked to identity and meeting cultural pressures and expectations, enabling them to move towards a choice. My warm authentic and inclusive approach helps to create a supportive environment to deepen our own understanding.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PhD: Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
- MSc: Psychology
- BSc (Hons): Social Work with Children and Young People
- FdSc: Counselling
I work collaboratively with the clients in an effort to understand how they construe their inner reality and life experiences and at the heart of my counselling is a commitment to developing a relationship where my clients feel safe, listened and accepted. I am culturally sensitive, open-minded and receptive to new ideas in order to be able to provide an inclusive service. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds with a range of mental health difficulties and cultural and identity issues. In addition to English, I also speak Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
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Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessions for students and people on low income. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Further information
I also provide mentoring and coaching sessions to clients with additional needs and learning difficulties.
