Dr Sidra Chaudhry

Counselling Psychologist

Available via Chat, Video, and Phone

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In Demand

Smooth Schedule

DBS Checked

100 Sessions

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I had my first session with this therapist yesterday, and I was deeply impressed by his professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine empathy. Throughout the 50-minute session, she listened with...

I had my first session with this therapist yesterday, and I was deeply impressed by his professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine empathy. Throughout the 50-minute session, she listened with patience and care, allowing me the space to express my anger, frustration, and emotional exhaustion without any judgment. She created a calm and safe environment where I felt heard, validated, and respected. What stood out most to me was her ability to genuinely empathize with my experience, even though we come from different backgrounds. She did not rush to conclusions or interrupt—instead, she responded thoughtfully, showing a clear understanding of the emotional weight I’ve been carrying. It was clear to me that she was not only professionally skilled but also emotionally present. I left the session feeling lighter, more supported, and with a renewed sense of hope. I look forward to continuing the conversation in future sessions.

I would like to leave a positive review for Dr. Chaudhry. Dr. Chaudhry is a genuinely thoughtful and compassionate counsellor. In our sessions, she listens with full presence and responds with...

I would like to leave a positive review for Dr. Chaudhry. Dr. Chaudhry is a genuinely thoughtful and compassionate counsellor. In our sessions, she listens with full presence and responds with clarity, professionalism, and empathy. Today we discussed some very complex issues involving the Home Office, judicial review, and the difficulties I faced with the CE-filing system. What impressed me most was that she did not dismiss or minimise my experience — instead, she fully understood the emotional impact of being ignored by institutions and validated how unreasonable and overwhelming the situation has been. She also recognised the systemic nature of these problems and agreed that many people in similar situations suffer because the system fails to provide even basic reassurance or communication. Her understanding, insight, and non-judgmental support made me feel seen and respected. I am grateful for her professionalism, her kindness, and her willingness to understand the deeper context behind my stress. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs a counsellor who is both skilled and truly human.

A truly empathetic and grounded therapist — someone who listens, understands, and stands with you. I came to the session feeling overwhelmed by a complex immigration and healthcare ordeal —...

A truly empathetic and grounded therapist — someone who listens, understands, and stands with you. I came to the session feeling overwhelmed by a complex immigration and healthcare ordeal — layers of legal pressure, medical uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. What I found was not just a trained professional, but a deeply empathetic soul who truly got it. She listened without judgement, offered insightful validation, and even shared her own related experience, which made me feel incredibly seen. It wasn’t sympathy — it was true understanding, grounded in both personal resonance and professional depth. If you’re looking for someone who knows how to hold space for difficult emotions, who won’t minimize your reality, and who walks alongside you in strength and clarity — she is that person. I am truly grateful.

She was lovely but I felt like was reading from script in a very complex situation

She was lovely but I felt like was reading from script in a very complex situation

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Locations

Sidra is available via Video and Phone only.

I Can Help You With

Abuse
Emotional, Financial, Gender based violence, Harrassment, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Narcissistic, Parental alienation, Physical, Physical assault, Sexual, Sexual assault, Stalking, Trafficking, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
Addiction
Food, Internet, Love and romance, Other substance, Phone, Prescription medication, Smoking, Social media, Stimulant, and Technology
Anger
Aggression, Anger management, and Passive aggressive behaviour
Anxiety
Acute stress, Agoraphobia, Climate and environment, Current affairs, Death, Debt and money worries, Financial, Generalised, Health, High sensitivity, Performance, Pre post natal anxiety, Separation, Social anxiety disorder, Social phobia, Specific phobia, and Stress management
Depression
Dysthymia, Feeling sad, Low mood, Major, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Pre and post-natal depression, Seasonal affective, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Dissociative disorders
Depersonalisation and Dissociative identity disorder
Eating
Anorexia, Binge and over eating, Bulimia, Food noise, Night eating, Obesity, Pica, Purging, Restrictive food intake, Rumination, and Weight management
Education
Boarding school concerns, Bullying, Exam pressure, Learning difficulties, and School/academic performance
Family
Adoption, Blended families, Bonding, Carer support, Conflict, Empty nest, Estrangement, Family dynamics, Fostering, and Mental load
Fertility
Childless not by choice and Ivf and treatment
Grief / loss
Anticipatory mourning, Bereavement, Complicated grief, Loss of a child, Loss of a parent, Loss of a pet, Loss of a spouse, Sudden loss, and Unemployment / redundancy
Health related issues (physical)
Abortion, HIV / Aids, Alzheimers, Brain injury, Cancer, Chronic illness, Dementia, Disability, Dyspraxia, Fertility / infertility, Hormonal changes, Hormonal imbalances, Long Covid, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Menopause, Miscarriage, Missed diagnosis, Pain management, Perimenopause, Pregnancy and birth, Psychosomatic, Restless leg syndrome, Stillbirth, Terminal illness, Tourettes, and Vaginismus
Identity
Acceptance, Cultural / religious identity, Discrimination, Gender identity, Identity crisis, LGBTQ, Men's issues, Misogyny, Questioning, Racial identity, Sexual orientation, Support during Transition (Gender), and Women's issues
Mood
Bipolar disorder, Cyclothymia, Disruptive mood dysregulation, Hypomania, Mood swings, and Unpredictable mood
Neurodiversity
Awaiting diagnosis, Dyslexia, Misophonia, and Sensory issues
Obsessive compulsive disorders
Body dysmorphia (BDD), Excoriation, Hoarding, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and Trichotillomania
Personal
Ageing, Authenticity, Bitterness, Body image, Body neutrality, Body positivity, Boundary setting, Burnout, Childfree by choice, Childhood related, Comparison, Confidence, Creativity, Direction, Father wound, Feeling lost, Goal setting, Guilt, Holistic wellness, Inner child healing, Isolation, Jealousy, Judgement, Lack of focus, Life coaching, Life purpose, Life transition, Loneliness, Manipulative behaviour, Mid life crisis, Migration, Mother wound, Motivation, Nervous breakdown, Old age, Personal development, Procrastination, Regret, Relocation, Self esteem, Self expression, Self love, Self talk, Shyness, Social justice, Spirituality, Sports performance, and Victim mentality
Personality disorders
Avoidant, Borderline, Dependent, Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Histrionic, Narcissistic, Paranoid, and Schizoid
Relationships
Abandonment, Anxious attachment, Arranged marriage, Attachment issues, Avoidant attachment, Betrayal, Breakups, Divorce and Separation, Co parenting, Codependency, Communication difficulties, Cross cultural, Doubt in relationships, Friendships, Affairs / Infidelity and Cheating, Intimacy, Marriage preparation, Marriage problems, Peer relationships, Premarital counselling, Reconnecting, Rejection, Same sex couple issues, Secure attachment, and Situationships
Sexual difficulties
Nervousness
Sleep concerns
Disturbed sleep, Excessive sleep, Hypersomnolence, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleep hygiene, Sleep terrors, and Sleepwalking
Somatic
Conversion disorder, Factitious disorder, Hypochondriasis, Pain disorder, and Somatic symptom disorder
Spirituality
Alignment, Dreamwork, Embodiment, Grounding, Healing, Intentional living, Mind body connection, Seasonal living, Shadow work, Slow living, Spiritual development, and Spiritual integration
Trauma
Adjustment disorder, Birth, Complex post traumatic stress disorder, Medical, Post traumatic stress disorder, Refugee, Religious, War, and Work related
Work
Armed forces, Burnout, Career change, Career progress, Disciplinary issues, Healthcare, Job loss, Job search, Leadership, Mediation, Military and veterans, Purpose, Redundancy, Small business, Teaching, Tech, Termination, Work life balance, Workplace bullying, Workplace performance, and Workplace stress

Therapy Types I Offer

Emotional Freedom Technique EFT
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Collaborative Couple Therapy
Experiential
Integrative
Person-centred Therapy
Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Existential / Phenomenological
Emotionally Focused Therapy EFT
Acceptance and Commitment ACT
Time Line Therapy
Anger Management
Behavioural Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic / Person Centred
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioural CBT
Rational Emotive REBT
Solution Focused Brief SFBT

Accreditations & Registrations

(BACP) British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
(HCPC) Health and Care Professions Council
(BPS) British Psychological Society