Shaheena Haider

I trained & qualified in contemporary psychodynamic counselling. However, over time I have incorporated working flexible in my approach by including humanistic and integrative in my practice. Following my advanced clinical supervision qualification from counselling tutor in March 2023, I work in person, on line or over the phone. Working with the seven eyed model focuses on the relationship, which is an important part of supervision. 

Although I have recently completed my qualification, I have been involved in facilitating & providing support to my peers for some time since 2014. Having been involved in the development of a project and managing trainees in one of my earlier posts. I have had ample experience and opportunity in this area.

My practice of 16 plus years has led me to work in the charity, educational and voluntary sectors. I have covered vast services; including bereavement specialist service, women organisations, Relate, University setting. Working with mental health issues, confidence, self-esteem, relationships, attachments, childhood trauma, adult trauma, living losses, grief/bereavement, abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, are some of the issues I work with.

In the past I have worked with children, families & groups. I have also mentored & supervised student counsellors, fellow colleagues, provided training & delivered workshops.

My specialism is working with trauma.; including multiple loss, bereavement, grief work, survivors of sexual abuse & mental health issues; including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia & OCD.

I am passionate about making a difference in individuals lives and creating change.

Currently, I am working with adults, young people & couples. Face to face & online. In addition to English, I speak Urdu & Punjabi. 

During our first session we can arrange to meet in person or online & converse between 20-30 mins. This will be an opportunity to address your concerns & see if we are able to work together. There is no charge for this session.

If you are at a time in your life when you are feeling stuck, and you are facing difficulties that are causing you uncertainty, fear and anxiety. It can create a sense of vulnerability and feelings of insecurities. Past experiences or traumas may resurface. Surviving through this can be quite challenging. I have the ability to connect authentically and deeply to your emotions. 

As a counsellor & psychotherapist I work with clients by creating a safe space & establishing a warm, trusting environment. Working therapeutically & exploring the needs of my clients, enhances the process, enabling progression into one’s inner world. This provides a depth of insight, healing and growth.

My experience in this profession has enabled me to work with the most vulnerable individuals within the voluntary charity & educational sectors.

My practice of 16 plus years has led me to work in schools, university settings, women centres, bereavement specialist services, charities, relate, working with mental health issues, confidence, self esteem, relationships, attachments, childhood trauma, adult trauma, living losses, grief/bereavement, abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, are some of the issues I work with. In the past I have worked with children, families & groups. I have also mentored & supervised student counsellors, fellow colleagues, provided training & delivered workshops.

My specialism is working with trauma.; including multiple loss, bereavement, grief work, survivors of sexual abuse & mental health issues; including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia & OCD.

I am passionate about making a difference in individuals lives and creating change.

Currently, I am working with adults & couples. Face to face & online. In addition to English, I speak Punjabi & Urdu.

Initially, once contact is made we will converse and discuss your needs. Following this an appointment will be arranged, we will either meet in person or online for 30 minutes, where I gather some information. No charge will be made for this session.