Hi, I'm Shaz, welcome to my profile.
I truly believe in the power of talking, and especially in the changes that can happen when you are truly listened to. I can offer you a safe, trusting and confidential space to speak about how you feel without any judgement. I am warm and friendly and will listen to you with empathy and understanding. I aim to build a relationship which is warm and honest so we can work together to build resilience, and empower you to shine another perspective on your situation and work through what you are going through at your pace.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I adapt my way of working to suit your needs and preferences. I have successfully worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, abuse, self-esteem and grief. I use techniques and interventions from a range of Counselling modalities including Person-Centred, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Psychodynamic.
I am also a Counselling Lecturer and teach aspiring students on the Foundation degree in Counselling.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #398189
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shazia Siraj. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very kind and considerate therapist, no judgment, great listener, helps alter your thinking.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Shazia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Shazia really took time to establish what I wanted from our sessions and to give each session a clear objective. She identified key issues and encouraged me to explore these further with thoughtful insight and supportive exploratory questioning. Because of this, I felt like I made a lot of progress each session and that every minute was used wisely. Shazia has a very warm and down-to-earth personality so you instantly feel at ease opening up to her. She showed a great deal of empathy and an in-depth understanding of the issues I was experiencing. I always felt very heard and my feelings felt very valid. She was never afraid to look at the deeper issues and tackle difficult topics. Shazia really helped me look forward to the future and reframe the way I viewed my past. I have renewed optimism for my life ahead of me and these sessions were worth every penny I paid. I am so glad I went to BetterHelp and found Shazia.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Shazia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shes down to earth, non-judgemental and cares.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Shazia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great therapist, open and patient.
Participates well - e.g will challenge me and make recommendations on how I can better cope
Would strongly recommend
Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Shazia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
a real and lovely person
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Shazia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd