Amal Saddawi

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and EMDR

About Amal

Amal Saddawi helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses talking therapies and practical techniques to address these concerns. Amal is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 15 years of experience in the field.

She works in a direct, person-focused way that centres on the client's experience. Sessions combine straightforward conversation with evidence-informed methods to help people manage intense feelings and rebuild coping skills. Amal draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment work, dialectical behaviour strategies and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing when appropriate.

Practical issues like communication problems, controlling behaviours, divorce and separation, and addiction are part of her caseload. She also supports people facing guilt and shame, hoarding, immigration concerns, isolation, jealousy and questions about life purpose. Men's issues, multicultural concerns, mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive patterns are included in her practice.

Amal offers sessions in English and Arabic. She works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Her practice aims to clarify goals, try manageable changes and review progress over time. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Amal brings 15 years of practice to each appointment and bases the work on the client's needs and preferences.

How Amal uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and problems linked to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and obsessive patterns. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of disturbing memories through structured processing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amal will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree a plan together. The plan can combine conversational, skills-based and processing techniques as needed, so the approach can change as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, or to use shorter check-ins when time is tight. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these options and can explain what will suit a particular set of needs.

Topics Amal lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Amal

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she helps people address, using talking therapies and practical techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred conversations alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and EMDR.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Arabic?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.