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A Little About Me

My Practice
Hello, I am Zalfa, a Counselling Psychologist. At the heart of my work, I strive to create a warm and empathetic space for individuals from all walks of life. I support clients facing a variety of challenges, including self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood. Additionally, I have substantial experience working with complex mental health difficulties such as complex trauma, substance misuse, and gender-based violence. My work within the NHS and various third-sector organisations have particularly centred on supporting the LGBTQI+ community and individuals affected by gendered violence. I am registered with the HCPC and BPS.s
What I'm Like
As a Lebanese-British psychologist fluent in Arabic and French, my multicultural background enriches my practice, though my primary working language is English. Being a part of the LGBTQI+ community myself, I am also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment. My lived experiences have cultivated a particular interest in holistic therapeutic approaches, which consider all aspects of a person’s life to facilitate long-term positive change in a culturally sensitive and empowering way.

What Can You Expect From My Sessions

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from multiple modalities to meet each client's unique needs. These include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, systemic therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Whether you're facing specific issues or more ambiguous feelings, therapy can be a valuable tool for understanding current patterns, developing coping skills to manage difficult emotions, and nurturing our inherent strengths.

Fees

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Does not accept Insurance
Cost
  • 100 GBP/single session

Our first session

I warmly welcome conversations with anyone considering their first step towards improved mental well-being. I offer a free 15-30 minute consultation to get to know each other and for you to ask any questions you may have. The different therapeutic modalities I offer can be discussed and explained in our consultation. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to work with you on your journey towards healing and growth. If you chose to continue working with me, our first session will look more like an assessment, where I will be more directive and structured with how I run the session. Following our first session, the structure is more fluid and guided by you. I work collaboratively with my clients drawign from a wide range of psychological theories to find an approach that works best for you.

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Expertise

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anger Management
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Career Problems
Depression/Feeling Sad
Dissociative Disorders
Domestic Violence
High Levels of Stress/ Burnout
Intimacy and Sexual Difficulties
LGBTQ+ Topics
Life Transitions
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Low Self-Confidence
Medical Procedures
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Attacks
Panic/Anxiety Attacks
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Traumatic Life Event
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15-min call prior to first sessionquestion mark

A Little About Me

My Practice
Hello, I am Zalfa, a Counselling Psychologist. At the heart of my work, I strive to create a warm and empathetic space for individuals from all walks of life. I support clients facing a variety of challenges, including self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood. Additionally, I have substantial experience working with complex mental health difficulties such as complex trauma, substance misuse, and gender-based violence. My work within the NHS and various third-sector organisations have particularly centred on supporting the LGBTQI+ community and individuals affected by gendered violence. I am registered with the HCPC and BPS.s
What I'm Like
As a Lebanese-British psychologist fluent in Arabic and French, my multicultural background enriches my practice, though my primary working language is English. Being a part of the LGBTQI+ community myself, I am also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment. My lived experiences have cultivated a particular interest in holistic therapeutic approaches, which consider all aspects of a person’s life to facilitate long-term positive change in a culturally sensitive and empowering way.

What Can You Expect From My Sessions

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from multiple modalities to meet each client's unique needs. These include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, systemic therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Whether you're facing specific issues or more ambiguous feelings, therapy can be a valuable tool for understanding current patterns, developing coping skills to manage difficult emotions, and nurturing our inherent strengths.

Fees

circle
Does not accept Insurance
Cost
  • 100 GBP/single session

Our first session

I warmly welcome conversations with anyone considering their first step towards improved mental well-being. I offer a free 15-30 minute consultation to get to know each other and for you to ask any questions you may have. The different therapeutic modalities I offer can be discussed and explained in our consultation. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to work with you on your journey towards healing and growth. If you chose to continue working with me, our first session will look more like an assessment, where I will be more directive and structured with how I run the session. Following our first session, the structure is more fluid and guided by you. I work collaboratively with my clients drawign from a wide range of psychological theories to find an approach that works best for you.

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Expertise

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anger Management
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Career Problems
Depression/Feeling Sad
Dissociative Disorders
Domestic Violence
High Levels of Stress/ Burnout
Intimacy and Sexual Difficulties
LGBTQ+ Topics
Life Transitions
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Low Self-Confidence
Medical Procedures
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Attacks
Panic/Anxiety Attacks
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Relationship Difficulties
Traumatic Life Event