Discover how small insights can create meaningful change in you.
alpebble counselling and psychotherapy for children, young people and adults in North London.​​​​
Welcome, I’m Samia. I love what I do. Whether it's exploring emotional histories, gaining greater self-awareness, or navigating life’s challenges, these may be some of the reasons you’re here. 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.
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Over the years, I have had the honour of working with children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds, each with unique needs. When working with me, you’ll find a genuine, respectful, and compassionate presence, focused on helping you draw upon your inner resourcefulness. ​
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"Discover how small shifts can create meaningful change in you. Like a pebble shaping the flow of a river, even the smallest insights in counselling can ripple through your life, guiding you toward growth.
How I Work
​Counselling and psychotherapy are not one-size-fits-all approaches. As an integrative therapist, I draw on diverse psychotherapeutic techniques and theories to tailor counselling to your needs, offering a confidential and flexible therapy service. ​
I use psychodynamic and attachment theories to explore the unconscious and understand how past experiences influence the present. I employ CBT to support goal orientation. 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. With children and young people, I apply creative play and neuroscience theory to tailor therapy to development.​
Therapy Offered
​​​I am interested in addressing issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, family break-ups, grief, life transitions, depression, 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, including those involving adult children. This includes situations where parents are loving but have faced challenges in the relationship, such as neglect or parental depression.
I offer compassionate parent and carer support and coaching, helping families address a wide range of needs, from neurodiversity to behavioural challenges and "unpacking" stuck communication. As an MBACP Registered Member, I adhere to their ethical framework. I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS check.
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What Clients' Say
"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