Finding the right therapist can be an important step towards understanding your thoughts, emotions and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. At Sadia CBT, therapy is provided with an emphasis on evidence-based psychological approaches, cultural awareness and respect for each individual’s personal and spiritual values. As an Accredited CBT Therapist, Sadia provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clients in the UK, including CBT therapy online for those who prefer to access professional support remotely.
Sadia qualified as a CBT therapist in 2021 and has provided private therapy since then. Before developing her private practice, she worked with people who had experienced complex trauma, including refugees, asylum seekers, war veterans and individuals affected by natural disasters. This experience has helped shape an approach that considers the wider circumstances surrounding a person's mental health rather than focusing only on individual symptoms.
Accredited CBT Therapist
As an Accredited CBT Therapist and member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), Sadia uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of her work with a range of psychological difficulties. Her qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), an MSc in War & Psychiatry and a BSc in Psychology. She has also completed additional training in Narrative Exposure Therapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, Family Therapy and Islamic Counselling.
CBT can help individuals understand the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Therapy can be adapted to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on your circumstances and therapeutic goals, treatment may explore current patterns, previous experiences and the emotional responses associated with them.
CBT Therapy Online
CBT therapy online provides an accessible way to attend therapy from a private and suitable location. Online sessions can be helpful for people who have busy schedules, live outside their therapist’s immediate area or simply feel more comfortable receiving support remotely.
Sadia provides therapy online in the UK, with sessions tailored around the concerns and goals discussed during therapy. Online therapy may be used when clinically appropriate and can incorporate CBT techniques alongside other therapeutic approaches relevant to the individual’s needs.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Mental health does not exist separately from culture, family, identity, beliefs and personal experiences. For this reason, culturally sensitive therapy is an important part of Sadia’s practice.
Clients may want to work with a therapist who understands that cultural and religious values can influence how they understand mental health, relationships, family expectations, anxiety, trauma and personal wellbeing. Therapy can therefore provide space to discuss these factors without assuming that everyone has the same background or perspective.
Sadia has specific experience supporting people from faith-based communities and is trained in Islamic Counselling. Her approach can incorporate a spiritual model where appropriate and where this aligns with the client’s therapeutic and personal goals.
Muslim Therapist
For Muslim clients looking for a Muslim Therapist, having a therapist who understands the relationship between faith, culture and mental health can be important. Sadia is a Muslim female psychotherapist who integrates faith-based therapy with established psychotherapeutic techniques when appropriate.
This can provide Muslim clients with an opportunity to discuss psychological difficulties while considering their spiritual values. Therapy remains focused on the individual’s circumstances, needs and goals, with space to explore how faith may relate to their experiences.
Muslim PTSD Therapist
Sadia has experience working with complex trauma and specialises in trauma-focused approaches, including Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). Her previous work has included individuals affected by war, displacement and other traumatic experiences.
For Muslim clients searching for a Muslim PTSD Therapist, therapy can provide a culturally informed space to explore the impact of traumatic experiences. PTSD and trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, memories, relationships and everyday functioning, and therapy can focus on understanding these responses while working towards appropriate therapeutic goals.
Muslim Therapist Specialising in OCD
OCD can involve persistent intrusive thoughts, unwanted fears and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals. Religious scrupulosity, sometimes referred to as waswasa, can be particularly distressing when intrusive thoughts become connected with a person’s religious beliefs or practices.
Sadia is a Muslim Therapist specialising in OCD, including religious scrupulosity, and uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) alongside CBT. Her approach aims to address the patterns that maintain obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours while taking the client’s religious and cultural context into consideration.
Muslim Therapist Specialising in Trauma
Trauma can arise from many different experiences, including childhood experiences, war, displacement, loss and other overwhelming events. Sadia works with trauma using approaches including TF-CBT, NET and DBR.
For people looking for a Muslim therapist specialising in trauma, her practice offers an opportunity to explore difficult experiences within a culturally and spiritually aware therapeutic setting. The focus is on creating a safe space where clients can discuss their experiences and work towards meaningful therapeutic goals.
Sadia also works with concerns including anxiety, depression, panic disorder, perfectionism, health anxiety, social anxiety, low self-esteem, phobias, body dysmorphia, prolonged grief and bereavement, religious trauma and internalised racism.
Professional and Individualised Therapy
Every person comes to therapy with different experiences, expectations and goals. Whether you are seeking CBT therapy online, an Accredited CBT Therapist, culturally sensitive support, or a Muslim Therapist who understands the importance of faith and culture, the first step is to understand what you need from therapy.
Sadia provides a professional space where psychological approaches can be considered alongside relevant cultural and spiritual factors. If you would like to explore whether therapy is suitable for your circumstances, you can arrange a consultation to discuss your needs and therapeutic goals.