Get to know us - Dr Sidra Chaudhry
At our practice in Oxford Circus (W1W), all of our therapists are qualified psychologists, psychotherapists or counsellors. They are registered with several professional bodies, including the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Psychological Society (BPS), as well as, BACP, UKCP and BABCP. They use CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy), psychodynamic, humanistic and integrative approaches, tailored around your needs to help you deal with your challenges and reach your goals.
Please meet our team
I’m a fully qualified and experienced multilingual Counselling Psychologist. I am fully registered with HCPC and BPS and a registered member of the BACP (MBACP). I have more than eight years of experience as a counsellor and therapist working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
My approach is integrative. This means I am trained to use the Psychodynamics approach, the Cognitive behavioural Approach, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, the Humanistic Approach, the Existential-Phenomenological Approach and the Multi-Model Approach in my practice. I tailor different exercises such as relaxation techniques, Guided imagery, fraction relaxation techniques and progressive muscle relaxation techniques. Owning to my integrative training, I can utilise different therapeutic approaches depending on people’s needs and demands while being mindful of what they expect from counselling & psychotherapy.
As a Therapist, I am genuine, empathetic, non-judgemental, offering unconditional positive regards and respect towards my clients. I see my clients as unique human beings, each having a unique relationship with the world, others and the self. I have extensive experience working with several issues, particularly with people who have any physical health issues such as acute and chronic illness and long-term illness.
I can offer help with a wide range of mental health issues, including:
- Depression and mood issues
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Health Anxiety
- Specific Phobias
- Agoraphobia
- GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
- Anger
- Personality Disorders
- Eating Difficulties
- Sexuality and Sexual Issues
- Physical Health Problems
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Fatigue (M.E.)
- Addictions
- Drug Abuse
- PTSD/Trauma
- Relationship Difficulties
- Couple Work
- Family Therapy
- Children/Adolescent
- Children ASD
- Adult ASD
- Bullying
- Work Stress
- Low Confidence/Esteem
- Psychosis
- Bereavement
- Post-natal depression
- Assertiveness Issues
- Bipolar
- Sleep Therapy
- Nightmares
- Attachment problems
- Stress disorder
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Domestic Violence
- Culture and Personal growth issues
- Existential Crisis
- Searching for meanings
Insurances I work with: Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Cigna, Simply Health, WPA and others.
