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Amal Saddawi, BACP

Compassionate therapist for anxiety and stress

15 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Arabic · online sessions

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About Amal

Amal Saddawi offers support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She keeps language clear and straightforward, and focuses on practical steps to help people feel steadier. Amal works in English and Arabic and draws on 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Amal aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

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Background and approach

She listens first, then tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations are collaborative and paced to suit the individual. The emphasis is on small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes.

Her work covers related difficulties such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and multicultural concerns. She also helps with issues like obsessions and compulsions, addiction concerns, immigration stress and life-purpose questions. Amal uses a mix of approaches chosen to match the presenting difficulty and the person’s preferences.

Sessions often include practical tools you can use between meetings. She offers guidance on coping strategies, emotional regulation and clearer communication. When trauma is a concern, she can integrate methods that focus on processing difficult memories alongside stabilisation work.

Amal welcomes people who want steady, collaborative work toward better day-to-day functioning. She supports clients to build skills, find clarity and regain a sense of control over their lives.

How Amal’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with worry, panic and persistent low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, focuses on processing traumatic memories through a structured method aimed at reducing their emotional charge; it is used when trauma or disturbing memories are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amal will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that might fit. Decisions are made together and can be adjusted as progress and comfort change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit people on the move. Live chat or text can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel schedules, and to continue work when meeting in person is difficult.
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Questions people ask

What sorts of problems does Amal help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, along with related concerns such as addiction, hoarding, obsessive behaviours and multicultural worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and skills to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Amal has 15 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with anxiety, mood concerns and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
She meets people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Arabic

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