I am a psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in the NHS and in private practice.
BACP acc, BPC and BCA member.
I offer open-ended and time limited sessions online and face to face.
I have expertise working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural issues, and bereavement.
I can offer therapy in English, Arabic and french
To enquire please email me on:
lailaalattar@yahoo.co.uk
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lailaalattar@yahoo.co.uk
Reasons for seeking therapy:
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek therapy! It is true that at times, life can become overwhelming, leaving us with a need to slow down and unpack the burdens accumulated over time.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a space to de-clutter the mind and allow deeply hidden feelings to emerge. While the process of seeking meaning can be uncomfortable, it is often fundamentally transformative. I provide a grounded environment, where we work together to uncover the insights and understandings that may have evaded your attention.
Some reasons to consider:
1. Navigating Life Transitions & Stress
Career Changes: Managing work burnout, career shifts, or workplace stress.
Major Life Edges: Navigating divorce, retirement, moving, or becoming a parent.
Academic & Performance Pressure: Handling perfectionism, procrastination, or high-stakes stress.
2. Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health
Persistent Anxiety or Worry: Feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or experiencing panic attacks.
Low Mood or Depression: Experiencing persistent sadness, fatigue, or a loss of interest in activities.
Emotional Regulation: Difficulty managing anger, frustration, or intense mood swings.
3. Relationships & Communication
Relationship Conflicts: Working through recurring issues with a partner, family member, or colleague.
Boundary Setting: Difficulty saying “no,” pleasing others at your own expense, or establishing healthy limits.
Loneliness & Isolation: Seeking deeper connections or struggling to form meaningful relationships.
4. Healing & Personal Growth
Processing Trauma or Past Hurts: Unpacking painful past experiences, grief, or childhood adversity.
Self-Discovery & Identity: Exploring personal values, identity, purpose, or self-esteem.
Breaking Unhelpful Habits: Identifying and shifting destructive behaviour patterns or coping mechanisms.
Psychoanalysis & Beyond 