Testimonials

Saira is a brilliant psychologist. Warm, approachable and down to earth, she brings her specialist trauma informed knowledge and professionalism to create non-judgmental, nurturing and safe spaces for her clients, whatever their difficulties. Saira has the unique ability to see and help clients reconnect with parts of themselves that may have been lost or suppressed along the way, knowing exactly the right pacing for her clients. She is skilled at helping them navigate complex relational dynamics with others and themselves and help develop self compassion on their journey to healing. I'd highly recommend saira and her clients have been lucky to work with her in her expertise.

Dr Katy Lord, HCPC Registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Saira has been an EMDR supervisee of mine since October 2021. I have supervised her practice both in the NHS and in private practice. I supervise many EMDR therapists across the country and Saira stands out to me as one of the most skilled clinicians I have had the pleasure of supervising. Her ability to form a strong therapeutic alliance is second to none and she has successfully engaged people in therapy who other therapists have not managed to. She is extremely knowledgable, competent and capable as a therapist but what has struck me most about her, is her compassion and ability to work with people alongside them collaboratively and gently supporting the process. She has a special interest in working with victims of domestic violence and is passionate about helping this client group.

Dr Alexandra Button, HCPC Registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Europe Approved Consultant and Facilitator in Training

I have known Saira since 2016 while pursuing our doctorate in psychology training. She has become much more than a colleague to me, having shown such kindness and genuineness over the years. She is very industrious, empathic and exhibits prowess where her clients and therapeutic work is concerned. I would be happy to recommend people to work with her

Dr Debra Golburn, HCPC Registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist

It was an absolute please working with Saira at MIND.  Her deep subject knowledge, confidence and people skills consolidated her reputation as a dependable, safe and trusted pair of hands who consistently delivered.  I witnessed firsthand Saira’s kindness and support she showed our clients reflecting her values and work ethic

Sam, former supervisor from Wandsworth Westminster & Brent MIND

As a supervisee, I feel very supported by Saira. I feel free to be fully authentic and honest with her, which has been enormously helpful. She is interested in my professional development and direction, as well as ensuring clients are appropriately served. We are lucky to have her!

Former supervisee

I am so incredibly grateful for your help & support (with my family member) over the past few months. They needed to be heard, and you did that—and so much more.

Relative of a former client

Saira is an amazing psychologist to work with. I was fortunate to have her as my clinical supervisor, and through her guidance, I learnt a lot about best practices and intervention building through formulation.  I really enjoyed working with her, and she makes a tremendous impact within the psychological field with her warmth, passion, empathy and knowledgeable evidence-based practice.

Former supervisee

Saira provided a safe and contained space to discuss clinical cases and my experiences in the therapy room.  This allowed me to reflect on my decisions, highlight achievements, and think through learning in a non-judgmental way.  Saira was also a team player and a joy to work with, trauma-informed and person-centred.

Former supervisee

Dr Saira Khan is a compassionate and committed professional. I saw her working in the front-line of domestic abuse facilitating support groups and one-to-one sessions with survivors . She is one of the few mental health professionals I came across with a deep knowledge of coercion and controlling behaviour in perpetrators of abuse.

Marcela Benedetti, VAWG specialist and activist

It was my pleasure to be Dr Saira Khan's doctoral external examiner, a role which required me to read and critically assess Dr Khan's doctoral thesis. Her thesis was about recovery from intimate partner violence and abuse, and I was very impressed with Dr Khan's deep and accurate knowledge of intimate partner violence and abuse If you are looking for someone who understands what it takes to recover psychologically from intimate partner violence, abuse and coercive control, I highly recommend Dr Saira Khan.

Dr Emma Katz, academic and global expert on Coercive Control

Saira is a highly experienced and skilled practitioner with exceptional interests in social justice, ethical practise an research. She is also an empathic person with an immense ability to hold safe, warm, non-judgmental space for those who need it most. Within the professional field she is highly regarded and appreciated for her dedication for work as she exceeds expectation, often goes beyond the call of duties to support the team and remains approachable and dependable.

Dr Mou Sultana, Lead of DVA Working Group at British Psychological Society, 2023