Samreen Bhaidani

I am a qualified counselling psychologist registered with the HCPC. Additionally, I am also registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´) and BPS. With over sixteen years of professional experience, I am highly accomplished and have experience of working with individual clients as well as families from various age groups and diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. I have worked with a range of mental health presentations and needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and cPTSD as well as specific learning disabilities such ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. I have also worked with vulnerable and distressed clients who have been through experiences of discrimination, disempowerment and abuse. 

I am from South-Asian background and I understand the unique challenges that can arise when navigating cultural identity, family obligations, and mental health. I provide a space where you don’t have to explain what ‘saving face’ or ‘intergenerational expectations’ mean. I offer therapy that is affirming, relational, and culturally aware and grounded in respect for both individuality and the communities we come from.

I have worked with clients who have experienced difficulties and issues linked to identity and meeting cultural pressures and expectations and have experienced conflict arising from generational differences impacting their quality of life, especially in terms of autonomy, choice and control.

I understand that seeking therapy can feel unfamiliar or even taboo in some communities. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and culturally sensitive—I create a space where you can explore your inner world without fear of judgment, shame, or the need to explain your culture.

Clients often come to me to work through:

• Anxiety, overthinking, and burnout

• Depression or emotional numbness

• Cultural and family expectations

• Low self-worth or imposter syndrome

• Intergenerational trauma and identity conflict

At times it can be very confusing and frustrating when we can't make sense of our emotions. Maybe it's emptiness, feeling lost or having to deal with a big changes in your life or difficulty in managing or understanding relationship issues. Whether you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to get in touch. I offer a calm safe space where together we can find clarity on what has brought you to seek counselling. My authentic, warm and inclusive approach helps to create a non-judgemental environment. 

Maybe this is your first time thinking about seeking support or maybe you have had it in the past and want to revisit some of the issues. I understand there may be some apprehension therefore I offer free half an hour consultation over the phone for you to see how it feels. I offer both face to face and online sessions.

My core intention is to help build a supportive therapeutic relationship that promotes clients’ wellbeing and healing. I am an integrative counsellor and I specialise in working from relational psychodynamic model and CBT. I hope to provide a safe space for my clients where we can explore and work through the struggles and challenges they are experiencing.

I draw from evidence-based approaches (such as CBT, person-centred, and mindfulness-based therapy) while always tailoring the process to your unique background and lived experience. Whether you're balancing two cultures, dealing with family pressure, or just trying to find your voice, I’m here to support you.

At the heart of my therapy is a commitment to developing a relationship where my clients feel safe, listened and understood. I am culturally sensitive, open-minded and receptive to new ideas in order to be able to provide an inclusive service. In addition to English, I also to speak Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within first few month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Whether you're in need of guidance or to be challenged, I can support you. We will develop an approach together that works specifically for you.

At the heart of my therapy is a commitment to developing a trusting relationship where my clients feel listened to, safe and understood.

With over sixteen years of professional experience, I have extensive experience of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, particularly those navigating the complexities of identity, sense of belonging, and emotional wellbeing in cross-cultural contexts. At times it can be very confusing and frustrating when we can't make sense of our emotions and often feel stuck or overwhelmed. I offer therapy that is affirming, relational, and culturally aware and grounded in respect for both individuality and the communities we come from.

At times it can be very confusing and frustrating when we can't make sense of our emotions. Maybe it's emptiness, feeling lost or having to deal with a big changes in your life or difficulty in managing or understanding relationship issues. Whether you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I welcome you to get in touch. 

Perhaps this is your first time thinking about seeking support or maybe you have had therapy in the past and want to revisit some of the issues. I offer a calm safe space where together we can find clarity on what has brought you to seek therapy.  I work collaboratively with my clients in an effort to understand how they construe their inner reality and life experiences, enabling them to move towards a choice.

At the heart of my therapy is a commitment to developing a relationship where my clients feel safe, listened and understood. I am culturally sensitive, open-minded and receptive to new ideas in order to be able to provide an inclusive service. 

I draw from evidence-based approaches such as relational CBT and mindfulness-based therapy, while always tailoring the process to my clients unique background and lived experience. 

I also specialise in working with clients from South-Asian backgrounds who have experienced difficulties linked to identity, autonomy and meeting cultural and religious pressures and meeting cultural pressures and expectations. I understand the unique challenges that can arise when navigating cultural identity, family obligations, and mental health.

Seeking therapy can feel unfamiliar or even taboo in some communities. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and culturally sensitive. I create a space where you can explore your inner world without fear of judgment, shame, or the need to explain balancing the two cultures, particularly those navigating the complexities of identity.

In addition to English, I also to speak Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within first few month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Whether you're in need of guidance or to be challenged, I can support you. We will develop an approach together that works specifically for you.