About
Safiyah is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)-accredited counsellor and British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)-registered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) psychotherapist. She works in a holistic way, providing therapy to adults with a diverse range of concerns.
Her work is underpinned by the belief that all human beings can be supported to grow towards a better quality of life in the right emotional environment, and can be empowered by knowledge that helps them to understand themselves better. She provides a warm, non-judgemental space and integrates humanistic principles with evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Safiyah has over 10 years of experience working therapeutically with others. She also worked in education for 10 years, as a tutor for adults training to be counsellors. She is an accredited member of the BACP and a member of the BABCP.
Position at Priory
Safiyah works as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and counsellor at Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street, London. She is also a qualified teacher. She joined Priory in 2025.
Training
- Certificate in online and telephone counselling
- Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) skills
- Vagus nerve masterclass
- Certificate in attachment theory and skills (ongoing)
Languages
- English
Research interests
Safiyah is especially interested in how the body communicates with the brain, in terms of how these two systems work together and how the body experiences and interprets safety, both emotionally and physically.