Shazia Datoobhoy

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DCounsPsych, MBACP, MNCPS (ACC.)

About me

Do you find yourself struggling with patterns you understand but can't seem to change?

Perhaps you feel anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected, or find that past experiences continue to affect how you see yourself and relate to others. You may be struggling with trauma, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), dissociation, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression, or finding relationships particularly difficult.

I offer individual therapy and couples counselling in North London and online, supporting adults with trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, abuse and relationship difficulties.

I also work with couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, affairs, betrayal and loss of trust.

My approach is trauma-focused and integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your individual needs. Together, we can explore the experiences and patterns underlying your difficulties, make sense of what you are going through and develop more helpful ways of responding.

You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can work at a pace that feels right for you.

If you feel ready to explore whether therapy could help, I would be happy to hear from 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

Training: Certificate in Couples Counselling

Training: 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)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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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

Further information

I believe therapy works best when we can work at your pace and in a way that feels right for you. I take a non-directive approach, while remaining actively involved in the process. I am genuinely curious about your experiences and work collaboratively with you to explore what is happening beneath the surface. Rather than simply listening, I offer thoughtful reflections, questions and observations to help you gain new perspectives and make connections.

Where helpful, I also use psychoeducation to help you understand how trauma, emotions, relationships and patterns of behaviour can affect you, giving you greater insight into your experiences and practical ways to navigate them.

My aim is for therapy to feel personal, engaging and collaborative — giving you the space to explore while also feeling supported, heard and accompanied along the way.

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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