About me
Now Accepting New Clients
Hi, I’m Nafeesa.
I’m a warm and friendly Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience. I have been trained in a range of counselling approaches, but first and foremost I am a person-centred counsellor.
This means that whilst I will bring all my experience and skills to our sessions, the session focuses on you, and you are treated as the expert in your own life. I will not diagnose you, or judge you. You will be supported in exploring your issues and addressing them in a way that works for you.
My Approach
I am passionate about offering a supportive and non-judgemental environment to people where they can exist, be heard and explore their issues.
From experience, I hear that many people struggle to find a counsellor who ‘gets them’, understands their unique experiences, or that they click with. This can put people off seeking help, and is something I aim to change.
With me, you can expect a counsellor who is always warm, friendly, professional and is truly passionate about supporting you to make changes you feel are right for you. As a strong advocate for racial and gender equality, I believe in empowering people to find their voice to be heard, and this is embedded across my practice.
As a practitioner, I engage with the latest research and training and consistently develop my practice accordingly. I have advanced knowledge of complex issues such as domestic abuse, violence, addiction, relationships (family and partnerships) and mental health diagnosis.
I also have extensive experience working with people who are questioning their sense of belonging. This looks different for everyone, but I have become very experienced working with people who require support with aspects of identity relating to culture, race, religion, gender or sexuality.
I specialise in working with trauma, but this can feel different to everyone. If you’ve been through something, or are currently going through something that is having an impact on you – I can help.
I’ve worked with adults from all walks of life including genders, sexualities, cultures and religions.
I also have experience working with an older client base, including on issues relating to domestic abuse, cultural expectations, reflecting back on their lives and looking forward to the future.
I welcome clients of any age 18 or over to get in touch for a free initial chat, to see if I can offer support in a way that works for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 13 years’ experience working with adults and children and young people (aged 5-18 years).
I am trained in Person Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), the Psychodynamic Approach and have recently completed training in Trauma Informed Therapy and working with Adverse Childhood Experiences in both adults and children.
I have worked with people of all ages who have experienced complex trauma, PTSD and domestic violence. I have also worked with young carers, looked after children, adults and young people with a mental health diagnosis, addiction and survivors of domestic abuse.
I also have experience delivering therapy in intergenerational group settings, leading community support work and delivering courses in emotional resilience, parenting, behaviour change and anger management.
Qualifications:
- Psychology and Counselling BSc
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Training)
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
- Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Skills (for children aged 10-18 years)
- Certificate in Children & Adolescent Studies and Therapeutic Skills (for children aged 5-18 years)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
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
- Racism
- Racial identity issues
- Cultural Issues
- Religious Issues
- Specialism in working with Adult survivors of Domestic Abuse (intimate partner relationships or family Dynamics)
- Specialism in working with Children & Young People who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic Abuse
Fees
£65.00 - £100.00
Additional information
After the initial 15 minute phone call, the first meeting will be a Clinical Assessment session and will be 50 minutes long. This will allows us the opportunity to see if we can work together and to see if my services are suited to your needs.
All Counselling session rates: start at £65 per session
Supervision prices range from £70 per hour
Please get in touch for concessionary packages
When I work
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Further information
I offer counselling both face to face and online via Google Meet/Whatsapp or via telephone and you can select which feels most comfortable with you.
Sessions can be delivered in English or Urdu.
If you are inquiring about counselling for a child or young person, they will need to be assessed accordingly and I am happy to discuss this in more detail with you if you are the child’s parent or guardian.
