About me
THE WHOLE STORY APPROACH
I offer a relational, high-trust therapeutic space where every part of your journey, from your cultural heritage and faith to your professional life, is seen, respected, and valued. As a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and former Head of University Counselling & Wellbeing, I bring over a decade of senior clinical leadership and international experience to our work together.
My practice is deeply rooted in understanding the delicate balance of identity, belonging, and faith. Having lived and worked in Qatar for six years within a diverse international community, I bring a global, nuanced perspective to my relational work. I understand the complex dynamics of mixed-heritage families, navigating differing worldviews, and holding firm to your core values.
Beyond my cultural and relational work, my background directing large-scale clinical services means my practice is held to the highest standards of clinical governance and care. Whether you are navigating workplace burnout, the pressures of leadership, or personal questions of heritage and identity, I offer an expert, spiritually sensitive space to support your growth.
I welcome you to reach out for an initial conversation to explore how we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Ummayah Sidhu | BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Clinical Lead | Identity & Heritage Specialist
BACP Accredited Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Licensed 377615
Practicing Since 2016
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 7)
- Graduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 6)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- EFTi (EFT Level 1 & 2)
- Developing Use of the Outdoors
- Gestalt Walk and Talk
- ILM Award in Leadership and Management
- 3,000+ Clinical Hours
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.
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
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Session Fee
£80 and conducted securely online.
I accept payment via bank transfer at least 24 hours before our meeting to secure your slot.
I offer long and short-term support.
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- AXA Health
- Aviva
- Allianz
- WPA.
Further information
Therapy Sessions Available Online for Residents of United Kingdom, Globally, Qatar & United Arab Emirates.
Online Therapy Details
As a UK-based therapist with a senior background in wellbeing leadership, I provide a secure, high-standard online practice for clients worldwide. I utilise a GDPR-compliant, browser-based video platform that requires no downloads, ensuring absolute confidentiality and ease of use.
My approach bridges clinical excellence, offering a flexible and expert space for healing, whether you are in the UK or navigating life overseas.
The Setting
I provide a secure, high-standard online practice using a GDPR-compliant, browser-based video platform. My background in wellbeing leadership ensures a clinically excellent and confidential space, tailored to the unique complexities of living and working across borders.
Practice Description
Focusing on Identity and High-Pressure Transitions
My clinical work is centered on navigating the intersections of identity, heritage, and the "between worlds" experience. I specialise in supporting those who feel the weight of community expectations, dual-heritage family dynamics, or the "shape-shifting" often required in multicultural environments. My goal is to help you move beyond merely managing symptoms toward a restored sense of self.
The Practitioner Stance
We prioritise your "here-and-now" experience. Rather than getting lost in the "why" of the past, we focus on:
Personal Agency: Exploring your capacity to make authentic choices in the face of life's uncertainties.
Relational Presence: Building a space where you no longer have to 'edit' or 'translate' your identity to be understood.
Meaning-Making: Addressing the deep-seated exhaustion of burnout or grief by rediscovering purpose.
Senior Clinical Experience
This work is supported my experience in lead clinical positions. As a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, I bridge high-level leadership insight with a gentle, trauma-informed approach. I offer a space where faith traditions and diverse worldviews are respected as the foundation of your resilience.
