Naila Shah

Naila provides a warm, non judgemental space where clients can feel at ease to explore difficult thoughts and emotions. She works with them to better understand feelings and conflicts that may be impacting their behaviour. As a Psychodynamic counsellor she looks at unconscious thought processes and behaviour patterns and how our past can have a direct influence on the present. Naila will work alongside clients to help facilitate and to help develop greater self awareness and gain better understanding of themselves and to promote personal growth.

With a background in business, Naila is able to draw from her experiences of working under pressured environment, as well as how life pressures can have an impact on ones life. Her background in Psychology and Sociology has contributed towards her interest in relationships and the human condition. Her diverse background gives her a good understanding of difference and diversity. Naila has had experience of working with a diverse range of client groups with presenting issues around anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, loss, family and relationships issues. As well as racial and cultural identity.

Naila is a qualified psychodynamic counsellor working in private practice at The Awareness centre in Clapham. She has a advanced diploma in Psychodynamic counselling, and is registered with the BACP. She also has a BA (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology.