Samina Latif

Samina Latif is an experienced therapist at Nightingale Hospital, where she works with adults, seniors, and young people aged 11 and above. She provides support for a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, PTSD, phobias, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, BED and OSFED, body image issues including BDD, mood and personality disorders, psychosis, ADHD, ASD, dual diagnosis, and psychosexual difficulties. She also has experience supporting individuals through bereavement, postnatal depression, sleep disturbances, and challenges related to identity and social pressures.

Samina has been a practising counsellor since 2009 and has worked extensively with both adults and younger clients. She spent seven years at Hounslow Youth Counselling Service, supporting young people through a range of mental health and emotional challenges. Her approach integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a psychodynamic foundation, allowing her to work flexibly with both present-focused strategies and deeper exploration of past experiences. She is also trained in EMDR and draws on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, relaxation techniques, and psychoeducation to support each client’s healing process.

She tailors her approach to meet individual needs, whether through short-term interventions or open-ended support. Her sessions provide a space where clients are met with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard, enabling them to explore their difficulties in a non-judgmental environment. She supports clients in building self-acceptance, understanding how the mind and body interact, and finding ways to move forward with increased control and hope.

Samina holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in CBT. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In addition to English, she is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, and is experienced in supporting clients from a range of cultural backgrounds, including those navigating issues related to identity, sexuality, childhood trauma, and survivors of sexual violence.