Why counselling?

Self-awareness and personal growth are a big part of counselling and it has increasingly become part of other fields such as social work training, management and education.

THERAPY CAN OFTEN BE THE FIRST STEP

As a therapist, I’ve seen it time and again: therapy is often the first step that changes everything. But what matters most is having the courage to take it. Are you ready for your first step?

THERAPY CAN OFTEN BE THE FIRST STEP

As a therapist, I’ve seen it time and again: therapy is often the first step that changes everything. But what matters most is having the courage to take it. Are you ready for your first step?

Welcome to North London Counselling

I run my private practice in the vibrant Muswell Hill in North London as part of the Muswell Hill Counselling group. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to adults and young people on both a short and long term basis.

ARABIC SPEAKING WOMEN

I have worked exclusively for over 10 years with Arab women who have been affected by domestic abuse in my role as Women Support Practitioner at Al-Aman, the Arabic speaking project of DVIP.
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YOUNG PEOPLE

One of my specialities is working with preteens / teens (11 to 13) and adolescents/ teenagers (14 to 19) who have issues of self-esteem, anxiety and stress.

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CULTURALLY SENSITIVE COUNSELLING

The UK is increasingly becoming home to people from all over the world, each coming with their own unique cultural, linguistic, religious and political background.

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ABOUT ME

I’m Meriem, a qualified integrative counsellor. I began my counselling training back in 2014 at the Centre for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD). I am now a registered member of the BACP and I have been in practice for over 10 years. I have an extensive career that spans over 30 years of working with and emotionally supporting clients from all communities and cultures.

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Self-esteem
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Child to Parent Violence

  • Parenting

Issues

  • Bereavement

  • Stress

  • Trauma

  • PTSD

Client Focus

  • Preteens / Teens (11 to 13)

  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)

  • Adults

  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Arabic (All 24 dialects including North African and middle-eastern Arabic)

  • English

  • French

TESTIMONIALS

Meriem is a very caring person. She takes her work very serious. I worked with her previously and she offered good support to all her clients who suffered domestic abuse. She is a very good listener and therefore she offers great emotional support. She will offer you the right support that is adequate to your needs and she will follow your progress step by step. She will never jude you because she believes in you and knows it is never your fault. She is a good shoulder to cry on. Keep up the good work Meriem.
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Mouna El Ogbani

An absolutely outstanding therapist, highly professional and compassionate. Meriem is a therapist who is highly skillful and has the ability to listen to you, undestand and respect you, and help you change how you feel and make lasting positive changes. Meriem has the knowledge and skills to help clients open up and talk about the reasons for their distress and uncover their inner strength to help them overcome hurdles in their lives.
I would definitely recommend Meriem, she is a wonderful therapist and I am very glad to know that she is there to offer her services.

Mohamed Baleela
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Thank you so much Meriem. Your support has made a great difference to my life. I will definitely recommend your services to others.
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Hananna

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