Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, welcome to my profile, I am an MBACP accredited Integrative Counsellor which evidences a higher standard as a competent, ethical practitioner. I am also a qualified social worker and understand how multiple factors contribute to mental health and disrupt the state of the mind. I have worked on the front line, both vulnerable individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions and also other mental healthcare professionals. I am an open minded, caring and a patient individual. I am very empathic, reliable and friendly in my approach. My approach is a unique blend of humanistic, person centred, transpersonal therapy, spiritual therapy, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, rational-emotive therapy, solution focused Brief (SFBT), trauma focused and strength based approach. As an Integrative Counsellor, I work with clients on an individual basis and tailor my approach according to their needs. As part of the therapeutic process, I believe building a quality relationship and trust is a key ingredient in terms of reaching a successful outcome in therapy.
I have a wealth of experience and have worked within the mental health sector for over 13 years including the NHS, social services and charity organisations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, bereavement, self-esteem, relationship concerns, career challenges, childhood abuse, ASD and ADHD. Due to my experience I have in depth knowledge of relationship issues, affairs / betrayal, dealing with emotional and physical abuse, trauma, mental health diagnoses particularly later stage diagnosis of ADHD, trauma / PTSD, narcissistic abuse, working with adult survivors of abuse and work related stress.
I am a warm, interactive person, I understand the first session can be a little daunting. I will listen and support you through this, as a therapist it is vital for me that my clients feel listened too and understood. I have deep inner wisdom that guides me in my work with clients be it logically or intuitively. I have a strong desire to help you achieve your goals, from my own personal journey I am well aware that we are all on our own journeys and it can be challenging so please allow me to understand your experience as I am honoured to support you on your journey.
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Sayma Arshad is an MBACP accredited integrative counsellor, a recognition that indicates a high standard of competence and ethical practice. She is also a qualified social worker and brings an understanding of how multiple social and personal factors affect mental health and disturb the state of mind.
With 13 years of experience in the mental health sector, Sayma has worked on the front line with vulnerable people who have learning disabilities and mental health conditions, as well as supporting other mental healthcare professionals. Her background includes roles within the NHS, social services and charity organisations.
Sayma offers a tailored, client-centred approach informed by a unique blend of humanistic, person-centred, transpersonal therapy, spiritual therapy, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, rational-emotive therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), trauma-focused and strength-based methods. As an integrative practitioner she adapts her approach to meet each client’s needs, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship and trust are central to successful outcomes.
She has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, bereavement, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, career challenges, childhood abuse, ASD and ADHD. Her experience also encompasses relationship breakdowns and betrayal, emotional and physical abuse, trauma and PTSD, later-stage ADHD diagnosis, narcissistic abuse, working with adult survivors of abuse and managing work-related stress.
Colleagues and clients find Sayma warm, interactive and patient. She recognises that the first session can feel daunting and prioritises listening and support so clients feel heard and understood. Sayma also draws on deep inner wisdom, using both logical and intuitive insight to guide her work, and she is committed to helping people achieve their goals as they navigate their personal journeys.
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