Sabi Chahal

I am available in person and online:

• Monday: daytime and evening

• Thursday: daytime and evening

• Friday: Limited availability

• Saturday: daytime

Based in Chigwell, Essex, I bring over 23 years of experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, and holistic practitioner. My approach is built on trust, honesty, and safety, providing a secure foundation for our work together. With extensive experience and training in trauma, abuse, loss, diversity-related issues, work-related issues and dysfunctional relationships, I offer a wealth of knowledge and skills to support you.

If you are experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, grief, overwhelm, or burnout, we can explore these feelings and their related symptoms together. I understand the hesitation that can come with starting this journey. My innate empathy and compassion create a welcoming space in person or online where you can regain focus, clarity, and a renewed sense of balance.

As an accredited member of BACP, I have a strong professional background. My practice is global, catering to clients worldwide. I provide simplified tools to support your self-exploration. As a proactive therapist, I incorporate coaching to help us achieve the goals we set together towards healing and growth.

Specific Services Offered

• Individual psychotherapy

• Online couples therapy

• Global online/virtual individual counselling and psychotherapy

•  Therapy and coaching for expatriates

• Specialised support for burnout and anxiety

• Trauma and abuse recovery

• ADHD coaching, psychotherapy, and mentoring

Other areas I can help with include:

Other areas I can help with include:

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Bereavement

• Depression

• Expat virtual online therapy

• First counselling session

• Grief

• OCD

• Menopause

• Neurodiversity

• New parents

• Relationships

• Retirement

If you’re seeking a supportive, empathetic, and transformative therapy experience, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact me for an initial free 20-minute call, where you can address any further questions, you may have specific to your needs.

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Accessibility and Practice Details

I am located within a 6-minute walk from Chigwell Station and easily accessible by bus (167). Ample free parking is available.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration. I provide flexibility with in-person or online options to suit your needs.

Additional Expertise and Experience

I bring extensive experience and a deep understanding of diversity to therapy. Having worked with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic statuses, I value each person's unique perspective and challenges. My goal is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered.

I also assist with navigating:

• workplace stress and organisational change, drawing from my consultancy roles which provided insight into organisational structures and dynamics.

Expat International Therapy

With over 8+ years of online experience, I support ex-pats worldwide with:

• The initial decision-making process and managing expectations

• Transitioning into a new life and adapting to new cultures

• Attachment, separation, and dealing with grief and loss

• Building a sense of belonging and finding a home away from home

• Navigating cultural differences and language barriers

• Coping with loneliness and establishing a social network

• Addressing career adjustments and professional challenges

• Managing family dynamics and parenting abroad

• Supporting individuals in navigating challenges related to visa, healthcare, and local regulations

• Supporting mental health and well-being in a new environment

• Reintegrating into your home country after an extended period abroad

If you’re seeking a supportive, empathetic, and transformative therapy experience, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact me for an initial free 20-minute call, where you can address any further questions, you may have specific to your needs.

Our first session will be a 90-minute initial session at a reduced fee of £95. This session helps us gain deeper insight into:

• Whether we both feel able to connect and work together

• An in-depth exploration of what brings you to therapy at this time

• How therapy can best support you and its limitations

• Your expectations of therapy

• An experience of how I work

• Insights into your presenting issues

• What to expect regarding boundaries and confidentiality in therapy

• Starting therapy and the way forward

“The initial session with Sabi was insightful and empathetic. I came away feeling like something heavy had been lifted from my shoulders. It was helpful to voice what I thought I needed and have someone offer wise insight into how therapy could help me. Sabi’s way of working didn’t feel prescriptive, and I was surprised how quickly time went by. Sabi is intuitive, calm, and gentle. I appreciated this throughout the sessions I had with her.” (Anonymous, 2024)

Sessions following the initial appointment are scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on what best suits your needs and circumstances. I understand that therapy represents a significant financial commitment, and I aim to offer accessibility and flexibility to make this process as manageable as possible. I regularly review our progress together to ensure we stay aligned with your goals and make adjustments as needed to best support your ongoing development.

All personal data is processed under the right of Data Protection Act 1998 All information provided is kept confidential and stored in line with current GDPR laws. I am ICO compliant.

Professional Credentials and Certifications

• MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Birkbeck University of London)

• Intergenerational Trauma Training (Mark Wolwyn)

• Certified Cyber Therapist (2016)

• Certificate in Life Coaching (2008)

• Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling

• Accredited Member of BACP

• Fully insured and supervised