Dr. Saira Khan

Licensed Counselling Psychologist

My years of clinical experience and research in the United States and United Kingdom have taught me that the most effective and pragmatic approach to psychological work is transparency. In my 15 years of practice, I have found this approach to be the most successful in helping my patients reach their goals.

Professional Credentials

Certifications

Registrar of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors
Chartered Counselling Psychologist CPsychol
HCPC Practitioner Psychologist PYL 38823
BPS Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU)
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy MBACP (Accred)
BBS California State Licensed Clinician LCSW 21998
Mindfulness teacher training, Oxford Mindfulness Foundation

education background

CITY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON DPsych London, UK
UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MSc London, UK
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MSSW New York, NY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BA Los Angeles, CA

Memberships

Member of EMDR Association of UK
Society for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Emerging Professional, International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
Member of The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY)

Research Papers & Press

The Silence on Coercive Control in Mental Care

The City University of London, online research conference, focusing on the UN Global Goals. I presented findings from my thesis on the experiences of survivors of domestic violence when seeking mental health support. Specifically, I discussed instances where these individuals did not feel adequately supported by mental health professionals.

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Growth After Intimate Partner Violence

This is my doctoral research on the recovery experiences of survivors of coercive control. In this study, I gathered insights from these individuals on the factors that supported their recovery and the challenges they faced during the process.

Mental Health in the field

I had the opportunity to work with young people and contribute to the development of best practices for researchers in the field. These professionals often work under challenging and isolated conditions, and I believe it is important to support their efforts in any way we can.

Less Than Half Of Londoners Fleeing Domestic Abuse Are Prioritised For Rehousing

Recently I had the chance to speak about the financial challenges that survivors of abuse face when trying to leave abusive situations. I emphasized the importance of secure housing for psychological well-being and argued that having a safe place to start is crucial for overcoming trauma.