Amal Saddawi, BACP
Amal Saddawi helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Amal
Amal Saddawi helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She works in English and Arabic and has 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom. Her approach aims to make therapy understandable and practical for everyday life.
She uses a mix of talking and skill-building. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that can bring relief. Amal adapts her style to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Background and approach
Amal draws on methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She explains techniques simply and helps people try them in ways that fit daily routines. The emphasis is on learning tools, noticing patterns, and testing small changes.
She pays attention to cultural background and the stresses that can come with migration or multicultural life. Amal also addresses problems such as addiction, hoarding, obsessive and compulsive patterns, control issues and feelings of guilt or shame. Conversations can cover practical matters like communication, jealousy, divorce and finding life purpose.
Therapy sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Amal aims to support people as they explore options, build new habits and move towards goals they find meaningful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409948 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Amal works with
Everything Amal lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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
Approaches Amal lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It involves practical exercises and experiments to test and change patterns that maintain stress or depression.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to reduce the impact of distressing memories and intense reactions after trauma. It combines focused recall with guided attention to help shift how memories are held in the mind.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options at the start and together you will decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process can change as you progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let you talk face to face; phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited; live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still using the same therapeutic tools.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Amal commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression, plus related problems such as addiction, hoarding, OCD and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear conversation and skill-building. Sessions aim to identify patterns and test small changes that fit everyday life.
What experience does she bring?
Amal has 15 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amal?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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