Samia Quddus
Registered Member M网爆门 (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07854177258
Therapist - London
Features
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I work no later than 8pm on Monday to Wednesday, and Saturday up to 12pm.
About me and my therapy practice
Welcome,
Welcome, I鈥檓 Samia. I love what I do. Whether it's exploring emotional histories, working on yourself, navigating a life crisis, or understanding your relationship with others, these may be some of the reasons you鈥檙e here. As an integrative therapist offering counselling and psychotherapy, I'm here to help you with the areas that matter to you. Supporting people in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves is a privilege I deeply value and I do this by creating a safe and trusting space. I see myself as a therapist of colour and therefore ensure all my work employs cultural sensitivity, so that you are seen with respect and care.
Who Can I Help?
In my private practice, I am experienced and interested in addressing a wide range of issues affecting both young people and adults, such as navigating neurodiversity, self-esteem, family break-ups, grief, transitions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, perfectionism stemming from parental pressures and/ or cultural and societal expectations, academic pressures, not feeling good-enough, generational trauma, emotional abuse, and parent-child relationships, and those involving adult children. This includes situations where parents are loving but have faced challenges in the relationship, such as neglect or parental depression.
How I Work
Counselling and psychotherapy are not one-size-fits-all approaches. I offer a flexible therapy service by appropriately combining various "modalities" or types of care to tailor counselling to your needs, individually. I use psychodynamic and attachment theories to explore the unconscious and understand how past experiences influence the present. I prioritise a trusting therapist-client relationship, utilising a person-centered approach that embodies empathy and non-judgement, allowing you to feel seen and heard. I consider the systems surrounding a client and ensure all my work employs cultural sensitivity, and faith-awareness.
Practice description
Before retraining as a psychotherapist, I spent 15 years working in primary education, both in the UK and overseas, with a focus on supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs (SEBD) as an SEN specialist. I transitioned into the world of psychotherapy and undertook a 网爆门 accredited Postgraduate Diploma training from the University of East London and Place2Be. As an M网爆门 Registered Member, I adhere to their ethical framework. I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS check.
Private Practice: I provide tailored high-quality confidential counselling to children, adolescents, sixth form students and adults, experiencing a wide range of emotional problems. I also provide support and advice to parents.
Primary & Secondary School: I manage and oversee clinical counselling provision at a state secondary school in Waltham Forest supporting pupils with emotional challenges, and on occasions in partnership with NHS professionals, Social Services and CAMHS. In primary school, I work with children across Key Stage 1 and 2 employing creative and play therapeutic practices.
鈥婼ixth Form: I work with young people transitioning from secondary school to sixth form, and with sixth form students transitioning to University. We work on various issues ranging from anxiety, stress and peer relationships.
鈥婽rainee Counsellors: I work with counsellors-in-training, focusing on self-awareness as a foundational skill for effective practice. We explore thoughts, emotions, and biases, to develop a deeper understanding, which in turn enhances client connectivity. I tailor my approach by integrating techniques that align with their training to enhance both their personal therapy and learning experience.鈥�
鈥婲on-Profit Women's Support Service, Nour Domestic Violence: I have substantial trauma-informed counselling experience having worked with South Asian women aged 20 and above supporting them with trauma, abuse and domestic violence-related issues.
My first session
Free Consultation
I offer a free initial 15-20 minute phone consultation to briefly explore your reasons for counselling, for you to ask any questions and arrange an assessment.
Initial Consultation and Assessment
An assessment consultation is made prior to any counselling work - this is an opportunity to gain a background history and form an understanding of presenting difficulties. In the assessment we explore your reasons for seeking therapy, any questions you may have as well as to ensure that if you decide to go ahead with therapy, you or your family member feel comfortable to work with me. If I am not the best fit for you, I will recommend someone else.
This meeting up to 50 minutes either in-person or online via zoom, and is not a therapeutic session. I charge a standard fee of 拢70.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Self esteem, Trauma, Women's issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy
Languages spoken
English, Arabic, Bengali