Shanaz Begum | Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist & Coach

Shanaz Begum:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist & Coach (BACP student member)

Hello! My name is Shanaz Begum. I am a trainee Integrative Psychotherapist and Coach working in the low-cost therapy and counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston and Dalston, Hackney, London E8.

I am a registered student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am currently completing an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London.

What attracted me to counselling as a career was the positive experiences of personal therapy at a time when I was going through great trauma.

As well as processing difficult experiences, I discovered hidden strengths and gained a better understanding of how my thoughts and feelings impacted my life choices.

I believe everybody can benefit from having a safe and non-judgemental space to explore one’s present life experiences, address issues related to past experiences, and find a way to move forwards with a better sense of self-awareness, optimism, and purpose.

How we will work together:
So you are considering counselling? Perhaps you know what you want to explore. Maybe you are unsure of how counselling can be beneficial for you. Maybe you have had counselling experiences in the past and want to try again.

Maybe you are curious but don’t know how to proceed. You have taken the first step by approaching HQ Therapy!

So, what happens next? I will contact you, and in our first session, discuss what brought you to counselling, and together decide how to work together.

What I offer:
As an integrative practitioner, I am skilled at drawing on several types of therapy approaches such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to name a few. Therefore, I can tailor my counselling methods to match your needs.

This will enhance your understanding of your life experiences. I will provide a safe, non-judgemental environment, allowing you to explore your inner and outer conflicts, and work through them in a supportive way, at your pace.

I am also an accredited Coach. So when you are ready to start making meaningful changes to your life, I will collaborate with you using coaching methods. I will support you to make decisions that will enable you to live your life in line with your personal values.

More about me:
Alongside working as a therapist, I work within GP surgeries as a Health Coach. I have many years of experience in supporting people with chronic health issues, mental health challenges, relationship problems, and social issues such as isolation.

I work holistically to understand the physical, emotional, and social factors which can have an impact on people’s well-being.

Through taking a person-centred approach, I will work collaboratively with you to identify your strengths and draw out hidden resources to increase your self-knowledge and personal resilience. Thereby, you will feel more empowered to take control of your own well-being.

I work with adults in one-to-one individual therapy sessions. I am currently available for face-to-face short-term and long-term work.

Thank you for your time. Please get in touch!

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Clients Shanaz Begum Works With

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Individuals & Adults

Adult therapy is the most common type of talking therapy.

Therapeutic Coaching

Giving help to individuals, groups or teams with the aim to achieve positive change.

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Multicultural / Bilingual Therapy

Addressing the challenges of living between cultures when cultural factors are involved.

Client Issues Shanaz Deals With

Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Helping people manage the psychological impact of these & other issues

Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

Therapy Modalities Shanaz uses With Clients

Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Taking action for your personal growth.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Strengthening motivation & commitment to specific behavioural changes.

Transactional Analysis (TA)

Helping attain & maintain your autonomy by strengthening your Adult state.

What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

Shanaz Begum – Working Hours

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Wednesday	N/A	Sat-Sun	10:00 – 13:00 (Sun)

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

– Bengali

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

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Monday-Friday	07:00 - 24:00
Saturday	09:00 - 24:00
Sunday	09:00 - 20:00