Shahira Kamal
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About me
Beginning therapy is a really positive step towards moving your life forward and making changes that can make a real difference. Therapy can seem daunting, perhaps you feel unsure or apprehensive, but a large part of my role is helping you feel at ease, so you can make the changes you want to make and navigate life's challenges.
Therapy is a collaborative process. The two of us work together to understand the changes you want to make and how you might make them, encouraging you to find your own answers to the questions that you face.
Therapy and counselling are about opening up possibilities within a life that feels stuck, not about diagnosing or labelling. It can also be a time to face up to things previously ignored or avoided.
Through psychotherapy you can expect deeper self-awareness, understanding and learning new coping skills, enhanced communication skills, exploration of past trauma, behavioural change, increased emotional understanding and regulation, and increased resilience.
I have almost 20 years of experience working in different settings in both the UK and Egypt. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse array of clients, each grappling with their unique set of challenges and seeking support in navigating life's complexities.
My areas of experience include:
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Body image related issues
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- General Stress including work related stress
If you are uncertain about getting in touch, I always suggest an initial consultation to begin with, so you can decide if my approach fits with you and if therapy can be a space where you can move forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional degrees and qualifications:
- MA in counselling and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy
- PgDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BA (Hons) in Psychology
In addition to private practise, my work experience has included:
- Managing Director & Existential Psychotherapist, The International Clinic, London, UK (Dec 2016 - Sept 2021)
- Consultant Psychotherapist, Behman Psychological Consultations, Cairo, Egypt (Apr 2014 - Sept 2021)
- Psychotherapist, Exist: Counselling, Education, Network, Cairo, Egypt (July 2012 – Present)
- Placement Psychotherapist, Claremont Project, London, UK (Jan 2011 - Apr 2012)
- Focal Counsellor and Team Member, Hope House, Action on Addiction, London, UK (Sept 2008 - Mar 2012)
- Honorary Trainee Psychotherapist, Adult and Arabic Family Services Department, Parkside Clinic, NHS Trust, London, UK (Sept 2007 - July 2009)
- Focal Counsellor and Psychologist in Training, Behman Hospital, Helwan, and Behman Psychological Consultations, Cairo, Egypt (Mar 2004 - July 2007)
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£100.00 per session
Free initial in-person session
Health Insurance/EAP
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