Counsellor profile
Amal Saddawi, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 15 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma, relationships
Continue with AmalAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (409948)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Amal supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Amal
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). 15 years' experience. Amal Saddawi works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
Amal uses a mix of talking therapies and structured techniques. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on what is practical and relevant to the person in front of her.
She helps people talk through communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, and problems linked to addiction. She also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation and issues connected to immigration and multicultural concerns. Obsessions, compulsions and hoarding are included in her work where they appear.
Amal adapts her way of working to the needs of each person. That can mean short-term, skills-based work such as grounding and coping strategies, or longer conversations about values, relationships and life direction. She uses evidence-informed approaches to structure sessions when helpful.
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online counselling options button.
Amal keeps language straightforward and aims for clear goals and next steps in each meeting.
How Amal uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills for managing symptoms such as panic, worry and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy often used for trauma where the focus is on reducing the intensity of distressing memories through guided processing. Finding the best approach is part of the work. Amal discusses goals and preferences with each person and then suggests methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as the work progresses. Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing sessions during a work break or offering shorter check-in conversations when needed. It can also make it simpler to access a therapist who speaks English or Arabic or who accepts international clients. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly combine talking work with practical exercises that you can use between meetings.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus a range of related issues such as addiction, immigration concerns and OCD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centred talking with structured methods. She uses practical strategies alongside reflective work to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
Amal has 15 years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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