Shazia Datoobhoy

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DCounsPsych, MBACP, MNCPS (ACC.)

About me

I’m an integrative therapist specialising in trauma, and I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space for young people and adults to talk openly and feel heard.

I work with the impact of both childhood and adult trauma, and I’m interested in how past experiences can affect the way we think, feel, and relate to others. My approach is gentle and collaborative, helping you make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels safe for you.

I hold a Level 7 postgraduate diploma in Trauma Therapy and work with complex childhood trauma and PTSD using evidence-based trauma approaches, always tailored to your individual needs.

I work with people from many different backgrounds and identities, including ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexuality (LGBTQ+), race, and lived experience. As an immigrant to the UK, I understand what it can feel like to be different or misunderstood, and I aim to offer therapy that feels inclusive and respectful.

Alongside individual therapy, I also offer couples therapy, supporting couples who may feel stuck, disconnected, or struggling to communicate. Couples work offers a safe space to explore patterns, improve understanding, and reconnect.

I offer online and in-person counselling in North West London and work with issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-harm, relationship difficulties, or times when life simply feels overwhelming.

If you’re wondering whether therapy might help, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation and see if working together feels right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

Membership: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy / Registered Member. Accredited member of the NCPS.

I have recently been audited by the BACP and passed that successfully

TrainingL L7 Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatology
Training: L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Additional Training:

1. Trauma Informed Practice when Working with Complex PTSD.
2. Trauma­ related dissociation: latest research and critical insights
3. Trauma & Attachment – Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Traumatic Transference
4. The impact of childhood trauma on the brain: critical insights from neuroscience.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 - £100.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers

Additional information

Initial 15 minute consultation - Free

Online - £60 per session

In-Person - £75 per session

Couples - £100 per session

Please contact me to discuss session fees. I can be flexible in exceptional circumstances.

When I work

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

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Groups

Key details

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Additional languages

Gujarati

Hindi

Online platforms

Zoom
FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp

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