Welcome to my profile!
You may not know why you feel the way you do; it may be that you lack confidence and feel like you are not good enough. You may have experienced Trauma (Small T and or big T) as a child and (or) as an adult.
Life can be challenging and seeking counselling takes courage.
I'm here to provide you with a safe and compassionate space where we can work together to explore life's challenges. No matter what reason has brought you here, my aim is to help you navigate through life's ups and downs and make sense of things with empathy and understanding.
It could be that someone may have hurt you, or you have hurt another. I believe in the power of human connection and the potential for healing and growth.
My further training, experience and research has allowed me to approach therapy from a holistic perspective, recognising that mental, emotional, and physical well-being are interconnected.
Qualifications
BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Post Graduate Certificate in Evidence Base interventions for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health.
Post Graduate Certificate in Supervisory Skills
HE Certificate in Academic Practice; HE Fellowship status.
CPD Courses in Neurobiology of Trauma
Experience
I have over 9years experience working as a Therapist. My experience ranges from working in the NHS at CAMHS, a School counsellor, Drug and alcohol service and Bereavement service. I most recently Lectured at the University of Southampton teaching trainees in the NHS and I currently work as a Trauma Therapist for a local Charity.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Expats, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP # 380118
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Summar Ali. 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.
She’s very warm and friendly, which is what my last therapist lacked and made me feel anxious. I feel safer and better when talking with Summar, and despite being friendly and warm, she’s still very balanced with giving sharp reviews and great sessions/tools to help me move forward
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Summar for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Summar is amazing and super helpful and understanding. I never felt judged by her and she always had amazing and easy to apply tips.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Summar for 1 month on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes