What is the aim of Psychotherapy ?
“The aim of integrative psychotherapy is to provide the quality of therapeutic relationship of understanding and skill that facilitates the client becoming conscious of what was previously unconscious, so that he or she can make aware choices, be intimate with others, maintain good health, engage in everyday tasks of life without preformed restrictions” (Dr Richard Erskine) .
Who is Psychotherapy for?
Salaam Solutions offers Psychotherapy for individuals who would like to make changes in their life. They may be experiencing signs of depression, anxiety, sadness, a bereavement , low faith or relationship difficulties .
This service is currently available to all religious or non. No judgements shall be made with regards to faith, practice or non. Spiritual or religious beliefs are only discussed at the lead of the client.
How Many Sessions will I require?
It depends on your needs, I start with an initial session to assess your needs. This will also give you the opportunity to experience therapy and working with me. We can then both then discuss if psychotherapy is for you and If I am the right therapist! Psychotherapy usually means engaging with your awareness over a long period of time, building on our therapeutic relationship to enable deep long lasting change. Approaches in psychotherapy can be analytical and also spiritual.
Is the service confidential?
Yes it is. In the first session we would need to define what confidentiality means to each of us. If you were at harm to yourself or others then we would need to discuss calling on additional support.
How is it viewed in Islam to share our problems?
Sheikh Yasir Qadhi 13 August Quotes –
‘Depression is a real phenomenon, caused by many factors, some of which could be medical, and some spiritual.
If anyone is battling with depression, he or she needs to seek professional help. If the cause is medical or psychological, a religious scholar will not be able to help! A person with very strong iman can suffer from depression because of factors that are biological or psychological. One’s faith has no bearing on the existence of medical problems; don’t we all fall sick in one fashion or another throughout our lives?
People should remember the role of religious scholars and not make them into all-knowledgeable polymaths who can solve each and every situation that life throws at us. Go to the specialists for their specialities – that includes religious scholars for their specialities, and doctors, engineers, lawyers, car mechanics, and everyone else for their specialities!’
Is it speaking to a therapist About my relationships classed as backbiting?
This is a common question from Muslims and extremely important one.
If the oppressed complains of the oppressor in order to seek redress, it is not backbiting. Allah says about it: “Loveth not Allah open utterance of evil in speech except by one who hath been wronged,” [Qur’an 4:148]
To relate anyone’s fault while giving advice is not backbiting because dishonesty and decipt is not permissible in counselling.
(extract ref:http://wmctrust.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/do-you-know-what-backbiting-is-people.html)
Ive committed a sin and made repentance do I still seek counselling?
Yes, in order to refrain from repeating the undesired action, awareness is advised and guidance as to what is at the core of the desire. This is a very helpful article that details repentance/tawba
http://www.inter-islam.org/Actions/repent.htm
How much is therapy?
What value do you give to peace, self awareness, mental clarity and change? In the Uk expect to pay between £40-100 an hour for psychotherapy. Salaam Solutions currently charges £50per session (this is due for an increase in 2022)
How do I make an appointment?
To book and initial consultation contact by telephone (pref text) 07513951531 or email: salaamsolutionstherapy@gmail.com or by filling in the contact form on ‘book an appointment page’
What if I have to cancel?
If cancellation is made on the day then the full hour will be charged. This covers room hire, therapist fee and travel costs.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy offers a time and space for people to connect with themselves and their soul in a confidential environment
A Psychotherapist is highly trained at a post graduate level specialising in therapeutic interventions that helps the client to gain awareness of the causes of their condition and make changes in their life to overcome these difficulties.
A Psychotherapist offers support through listening, talking and exploring with the client their difficulties, troubles or anxieties such as; depression and anxiety, grief and loss,Issues with faith, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, domestic violence issues, forced marriage issues, cultural conflicts.
Psychotherapy is usually longer term and more intensive and directive than person centred counselling or CBT.
What is Transactional Analysis?
Transactional Analysis is a humanistic and relational approach to counselling and psychotherapy. It can aid self awareness and facilitate change.
more on TA can be found here : Transactional Analysis Philosophy
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