About Counselling

About Counselling

A safe, calm, and compassionate space where you are heard, valued, and never judged.

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My name is Sufiya Patel — an accredited counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor with the National Society of Counselling and Psychotherapy (NCPS).

After more than two decades in education, I retrained to support people with their mental and emotional wellbeing — particularly within Asian communities. I primarily work with young adults and women, using different modes of counselling (Transactional Analysis, CBT, Gestalt, and Person-Centred Theory) to meet each client’s unique needs.

I believe the relationship between client and counsellor is at the heart of therapy. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build self-awareness, and develop tools for positive, lasting change.

My philosophy is simple: every person has the capacity to flourish and heal with the right support.

Areas I Can Support You With

Short-term counselling or longer-term psychotherapy, tailored to your goals.

Self-esteem & Confidence

Grief & Bereavement

Trauma & PTSD

Anxiety, Stress & Depression

Relationship Difficulties

Cultural & Identity Issues / OCD

My Approach

We’ll review our work regularly to ensure therapy remains useful and aligned to your needs. Many clients find weekly sessions most helpful, and an initial commitment of 4-6 sessions gives space to build momentum.

  • Warm, non-judgmental, and confidential space
  • Evidence-based counselling methods tailored to you
  • Clear goals, measured at a pace that feels safe
Contact Me
Simba, Sufiya Patel's ginger cat, posing at home

A familiar face

Meet Simba

Simba is the household poser: very photogenic, very dramatic, and entirely convinced he is royalty. He sometimes makes a quiet cameo around Sufiya's working space, bringing a little warmth and personality to the calm online setting clients meet her in.

He is male, despite carrying himself with full diva-princess confidence.

Professional membership

Accredited Registrant with NCPS

Sufiya Patel is an Accredited Registrant member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). This means she belongs to an accredited register for talking therapy and works within recognised professional standards for safe, ethical practice.

Clients can use this accreditation as a reassurance point when choosing online counselling or psychotherapy support.