Amal Saddawi, BACP

Amal Saddawi welcomes people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She keeps conversations grounded and practical, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way. The tone is respectful and compassionate, and sessions are adjusted to each person’s needs.

With 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom, Amal draws on a mix of approaches to suit different situations. She uses techniques that help people challenge negative thinking, build small new routines, and tolerate strong emotions without being overwhelmed. She also works with trauma-related difficulties using structured methods that focus on processing distressing memories.

In session, Amal aims for clear, collaborative planning. She listens first, then suggests short exercises to try between meetings. These might include simple mindfulness practices, behaviour experiments, or ways to break big problems into manageable steps. Progress is tracked in doable ways rather than with long lists of tasks.

Amal speaks English and Arabic and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She tailors conversations and therapy plans to each person’s life, cultural background and goals. She encourages people to take small first steps and supports them through the changes they want to make.

If you are thinking about therapy, Amal can help you look at unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits. She focuses on practical strategies and steady, sustainable change rather than quick fixes.

Online approaches that focus on thoughts and habits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, and to take small steps that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments to change how someone thinks and acts. It is often used for anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. This collaborative process means techniques can be blended and adjusted as needs change rather than sticking to a single method from the start.

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people meet with a therapist who speaks their language or who has experience with specific cultural concerns, which can improve continuity of care and match.