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Dr Soha Daru.

Dr Soha Daru

Psychologist

15 Years of experience

  • Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Health anxiety
  • Chronic pain
  • Bereavement

Institution

Studied

Graduated

Qualification(s)

University of Manchester
Psychology
2021
PhD

Affiliations & Accreditations

  • HCPC registered

About me

Dr. Soha Daru is an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience counselling people with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD and general mental health issues. She has completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from the University of Manchester and has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Counselling Psychology.

In addition, she is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and has undergone various certifications and trainings to support her therapy practice which is research-led and evidence-based.

 Dr. Soha was formerly a lecturer at the University of Leeds and University of Central Lancashire. She currently works for the NHS and sees clients at her own private practice in Manchester, where she mainly practices online. She employs various approaches in therapy such as Cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance
and commitment therapy, Dialectical behaviour therapy, and Compassion focused
therapy.

Dr. Soha also utilises body-mind healing and somatic approaches to therapy and aims to address core issues rather than surface level healing. She is described by her clients as a ‘warm’, ‘non-judgemental’ and ‘effective’ therapist.

Expertise

Guides and Advice by Dr Soha Daru

Talking to a psychologist
February 14, 2024

Psychologist tips for having conversations about care with your elderly parents

We discussed with psychologist Dr Soha Daru why it is difficult to talk about ageing and elderly care.
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Elderly man with adult daughter carer
February 12, 2024

#HaveTheTalk about elderly care earlier

Talking about elderly care early improves health and wellbeing. That's why we're encouraging family carers to #HaveTheTalk.
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Daughter talking to elderly parent
April 04, 2022

Tips for talking to elderly parents about changes to lifestyle

Having a conversation with elderly relatives about making some changes to help keep them safe can be challenging.
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