Welcome to Dr Samina Online and London Clinics

Dr Samina is a highly trained specialist counselling psychologist, with over 10 years’ clinical experience within the NHS and private practice including the Priory in London Harley Street. Dr Samina has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of difficulties. She takes a fluid and flexible approach and draws upon theories and skills from several therapeutic models which includes CBT. This enables her to tailor her work to meet the unique needs of each client and create a bespoke treatment plan.


Dr Samina helps clients achieve positive changes in the emotions, thoughts and behaviours which can cause distress in relationships, career, health and other life situations. She excels in enabling individuals to recover balance and psychological wellbeing. She helps clients build resilience and resources which enable them to feel more in control, manage difficult situations better, achieve potential and experience happier more fulfilling lives and relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS


Years in Practice: 10+

Education: Doctorate Degree

License Number: PYL36807

SPECIALTIES


Anxiety Disoders

Depression

Complex PTSD

Trauma

Relationship Issues

Self-Confidence

Identity Issues

LGBT Issues

Childhood trauma and abuse


About Dr Samina


Dr Samina is an integrative counselling psychologist, she has helped individuals and couples with a wide range of difficulties including:


Anxiety, career and work-related issues, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, depression, sadness, phobias and fears, bereavement and loss, panic disorders, OCD, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, health issues, psychosexual issues, identity issues, low self-esteem, anger management and personality disorders. As an integrative counselling psychologist, Dr Samina uses a range of models; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred therapy, Systemic and Relational, Cognitive Behavioural therapies (CBT) including third-wave CBT such as mindfulness and Compassion Focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Dialectical Behavioural therapy. She has additional training in Solution-Focused therapy, Emotional Freedom therapy, Gestalt therapy, substance misuse, self-harm and suicide management. Dr Samina also has specialist knowledge and experience of working with people with complex PTSD, trauma, self-confidence and low self-esteem, recurrent depression and anxiety, relationship issues, identity and LGBT issues and concerns.

 

Dr Samina has extensive experience of offering therapy for psychological difficulties and personal development to clients in the NHS and private practice. She holds a DPsych in Counselling Psychology, an MSc in Counselling Psychology, an MSc in Health Psychology, a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Low intensity CBT and EFT. Dr Samina graduated from City University London with a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She holds professional membership with the Health and Care Professionals council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) and prides herself as a highly ethically bound practitioner. 

Highly Trained Specialist Counselling Psychologist


Dr Samina does not treat symptoms as isolated problems but focuses on the person as a whole. She will help you achieve psychological balance as quickly as possible so that you can take control of your life and live more in tune with your true self. 


Dr Samina has always been fascinated by human dynamics, spiritual energy and psychology and believes in using an integrative approach in helping clients unleash their true potential. 

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE


Dr Samina is registered with a number of health insurance including AXA, AVIVA, WPA and CIGNA. Please enquire if your insurance company is not listed here as we may be able to accommodate you by getting in touch with your insurers. 


QUALITY STANDARDS


Dr Samina has trained at some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and has over 10 years clinical experience in both the public and private sector. She holds professional registrations with the below: