Alaa Abuali
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Monday- Thursday: 9:00am- 6pm
About me and my therapy practice
I am a mental health counsellor and psychotherapist with over ten years of experience in the USA, UAE and UK.
I strongly believe in a client’s ability to heal and the power of the therapeutic alliance. I believe that clients can heal from life’s traumas and struggles in a safe and warm therapeutic environment.
I use an integrative approach rooted in Humanistic therapy that focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients through which they can foster positive change and increase self-awareness. I also incorporate techniques of trauma-focused counselling, mindfulness, and CBT.
My approach is collaborative and focuses on providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to begin your healing journey.
I provide individual support, family therapy, psycho-education, group counselling, and help clients to develop healthier self-management through supportive interventions.
I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with depression, adjustment, loss/grief, existential issues, identity issues, anxiety, and family-related issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults living with chronic illness.
I believe that each client has an inner strength that is brought out through the counselling process and that each individual has the potential to improve their mental health and achieve a healthier and more fulfilled life.
My first session
I provide a free 15 minute virtual consultation that can allow you to ask questions and/or see if you are comfortable.
If you decide to continue our sessions will run for 50 minutes. The length of therapy always varies; however all decisions and treatment plans will be discussed with you as my approach is collaborative in nature.
What I can help with
Abuse, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Existential, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy
Languages spoken
English, Arabic