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Welcome to Alpebble Counselling

child, young people and adult counselling and therapy

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Hi, I'm Samia. I love what I do. Working with people to help them gain a better understanding of themselves is both a privilege and a challenge.  Whatever your reasons for therapy, you will find a genuine, respectful and compassionate presence aimed at drawing on your inner resourcefulness when working with me.

 

As a fully qualified and accredited integrative therapist, my extensive clinical counselling background includes schools, non-profit organisations and collaborative working with NHS mental health specialists. All my work employs a confidential, cultural and faith-sensitive approach.

I can support issues such as: 

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Abuse  Trauma  Bereavement/ Divorce Bullying  Anxiety Transitions  Self-harm  Suicidal ideation  Grief and Loss Loneliness  Low Self-esteem

Exploring emotional histories, life experiences, gaining better awareness of self, and navigating difficult times are some of the reasons why you might be seeking therapy. For children and adolescents, having an empathic and listening ear can be all that they need.

 

What is Counselling?

Counselling is two people, in the same room, focused on one person. A counsellor's full presence and tailored therapeutic techniques enables the person sharing to experience being held and contained. This is a reparative experience, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

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How I Work 

Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and as such, I employ diverse therapeutic techniques to tailor counselling to client needs. I work by creating a trusting relationship where there is empathy and non-judgement, enabling you to feel seen and heard. My counselling approach is integrative. This means that I draw on various psychotherapeutic models to understand you and offer a flexible therapy service. 

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About Me

I have clinically retrained and fully qualified at level 7, completing a BACP accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy with the University of East London and Place2Be. As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), I  adhere to their code of conduct and ethical framework. I am fully insured and registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), possessing an Enhanced DBS check. 

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My Experience

Private Practice: In my private practice, I see clients of various ages (children, adolescents, sixth form students and adults), and backgrounds commonly exploring clinical issues related to family systems, relationships, school pressures, relocation transitions, anxiety and depression. I also provide parent/ carer support. 

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Primary & Secondary School: As school clinician, I have substantial clinical counselling experience working with children and adolescents. Currently, I manage and oversee clinical counselling provision at a state secondary school in Waltham Forest supporting pupils with emotional challenges, on occasions in partnership with NHS professionals, Social Services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Weekly sessions explore issues ranging from anxiety, self-harm, exam pressures, peer issues and parent-child dynamics. In primary school, I work with children across Key Stage 1 and 2 employing creative and play therapeutic practices.

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Sixth 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.

 

Non-Profit Women's Support Service, Nour Domestic Violence: 

I have clinical experience working with South Asian women aged 20 and above supporting them with trauma, abuse, family and domestic violence-related issues. 

 

Place2Be Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Tutor: I teach, deliver lectures, and facilitate learning forums to support trainee child counsellors in clinical counselling psychology, child development and psychotherapy underwritten by the University of East London.​​

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Qualifications 

  • Postgraduate Diploma Level 7 - Counselling Children and Adolescents in Schools - UEL/Place2Be

  • Postgraduate Certificate - Social, Emotional and Mental Health - University of Birmingham

  • BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS -   Middlesex University

  • Level 3 Certificate in - Counselling Skills for Working with Children - Place2Be

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Training

  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional CCATP

  • Certificate of completion: Online Therapy Telehealth CPD Training: Moving Your Practice Online

  • Certificate of Completion: Islamic Approaches To Psychology and Psychotherapy Level One, Professor Rasjid Skinner, Ihsaan

  • An Islamic Approach to the Treatment of OCD, IIDR

  • CPD & Certificate of Completion: Neurodiversity in Girls, The Sunflower Network

  • Trauma and the Body: Somatisation and Dissociation, Carolyn Spring

  • CPD: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Anger Management, TLA

  • CPD: Enactments & Psychotherapy, Dr Javier Castillo

  • CPD: Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy and Mentalising, Dr Javier Castillo

Contact

T E S T I M O N I A L S

"Samia has been a breath of fresh air in what could have been a very turbulent time of relocation. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds under Samia’s guidance and is so much more capable and armed to face issues as they come up. Samia’s empathy, ability to listen, deep knowledge and delivery of tools have supported the weeks of talk therapy all have been invaluable and we thank her so much for getting our daughter back on track and smiling again." Parent of 16 year old. Counselling

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"I felt listened to and supported in the short amount of sessions I had. Samia is a great listener and makes me feel listened to." 15 year old client

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"My daughter was really struggling with feeling very overwhelmed and anxious. Samia gave not just support, but practical tips to help us both through this time. She made me feel listened to and like I wasn't alone. I would highly recommend her." Parent of 6 year old. Parent Support

"When my teenage daughter said that she felt she would benefit from counselling, I wasn’t sure where to start. A friend, who is herself a counsellor, referred me to Samia and I was so pleased that she did. My daughter found the sessions really helpful - there were some issues she felt she wanted to resolve before she went off to university and Samia helped her to talk through everything and work it out. She is a very calm presence and immediately made my daughter feel at ease. Due to lockdown, the sessions took place online, which worked very well. What was great, as a mother, was that Samia spoke to me too in the first session to find out more about our family and answer my queries. She also spoke to me at the end to give some feedback - obviously, making sure that my daughter was happy for her to share the information first. I think this helped us both as it helped us to talk openly about the benefits of counselling. I highly recommend Samia and in fact have already recommended her to friends." Parent of 17-year old. Counselling

"When we faced the first lockdown, my daughter started having meltdowns and tantrums, which was very unlike her. I felt both helpless and worried, which was when I turned to Samia, as I trusted in her expertise. She was patient and understanding, and put me at ease with the way she approached my concerns with kindness and integrity. She also gave me valuable insight and actionable steps which I could implement straight away with my daughter and is still helpful today. I would highly recommend Samia as the go-to expert in her field." - Parent of 8 year old. Parental Support

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"The counselling sessions with Samia were very, very helpful and I felt listened to. I have had counselling before but these sessions were very helpful and I feel I have learnt a lot about myself."

15 year old client

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