Olive Tree

Counselling

Humanistic

CBT

Psychodynamic

EMDR

About Me

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients in gaining confidence and acquiring strategic tools to enhance focus in both their personal and professional endeavours. With years of experience running my own private practice, I've recently expanded my scope of service to include the esteemed Nightingale Hospital. Additionally, my commitment to making a positive impact extends to my involvement in the charity sector, where I've dedicated efforts to improve outcomes for young individuals.

Hello and a warm welcome to Olive Tree Counselling. My name is Samina, and I am a BACP-accredited psychotherapist with over 15 years of extensive experience in providing therapeutic support and counselling services. My practice is dedicated to assisting professionals and people from all walks of life, in achieving their personal and professional goals while equipping them with effective coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges of everyday life.

Whether you're seeking remote sessions via Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet, or prefer in-person consultations at my London-based practice in Hounslow, I am committed to providing flexible and accessible support tailored to your individual needs. Sessions are meticulously designed to accommodate your schedule, with availability starting as early as 8:00 AM, ensuring convenience and consistency in your therapeutic journey.

15 years of experience

Helped hundreds of clients

My Specialities

Achieving Specific Goals
Absenteeism
Anger Management
Anxiety
Assertiveness
Bereavement/Loss
Body Dysmorphia
Bullying
Burnout
Chronic Pain
Confidence Building

Depression
Disengagement
Domestic Violence
Emotional Abuse
Excessive Drinking
Low Self-Esteem
Motivation
Panic Attacks
Phobias
PTSD
Presentation Anxiety

Relationship Issues
Risky Lifestyle Behaviours
Self Harm
Skin Picking
Sleeping Issues
Social Withdrawl
Stop Smoking
Stress
Suicidal Thoughts
Trauma
Weight Issues

My Approach

My way of working is genuine and respectful of your experience while maintaining confidentiality. I provide a safe and non judgemental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings.

I draw upon a range of therapy techniques from CBT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic approaches and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing). I use these techniques in an integrative fashion to find a tailored approach to suit you

To learn more about the methods, click here

Safe and non-judgemental

A tailored approach to suit you

How It All Works

This stage focuses on collaboratively exploring your concerns in greater depth, establishing goals, and formulating a treatment plan. The key components include:

In-depth Assessment: Engagement in discussions to delve deeper into your concerns, history, relationships, and other factors influencing your well-being.

Goal Identification: Together we will define specific and measurable goals for therapy. These goals should be aligned with your aspirations and serve as a guide for the treatment process.

Assessment and Goal Setting Stage

This stage involves participating in therapy sessions and working towards achieving your goals. Key elements include:

Active Engagement: Attend sessions regularly, engage in the therapeutic process. Explore and process underlying emotions, traumas and unresolved issues contributing to your difficulties. I will provide guidance based on our agreed-upon treatment plan.

Skill Development: Learn and practice coping strategies, self-reflection techniques, and other tools provided by myself to address your concerns and work towards positive change.

This final stage focuses on consolidating progress, preparing for therapy termination, and ensuring continued growth and well-being, through:

Closure Planning: Collaboratively discuss and plan the closure of therapy. Address any remaining goals or concerns and establish a timeline for ending regular sessions.

Transitioning and Closure: Gradually decrease the frequency of therapy sessions while maintaining progress and integrating learned skills into your daily life. Use this time to reflect on the therapeutic journey, acknowledge achievements, and address any remaining questions or concerns.

Post-Therapy Support: Depending on your needs, you may arrange for periodic follow-up sessions.