About Our Therapists
Deodar Tree Therapy was founded by Sana and Bilal, who are both degree qualified and bring a wealth of experience and life skills to their work. Their aim is to provide the highest standard of ethical care and support to help those irrespective of background or circumstances.
Bilal Lakhani
Hello, I’m Bilal, a BACP accredited psychotherapist with experience helping adults who are struggling with stress and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, relationship problems, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, identity development and life and career transitions. If you've landed here, you're likely seeking support for something similar. Acknowledging that you need help is the first step towards healing, and I'm here to provide that support.
I hold an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King's College London, an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling, and additional certifications in CBT, Meditation in Psychotherapy, and Psychedelic Practitioner Training. I work from an integrative perspective, blending psychodynamic, client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies.
When we work together, we'll delve into your past, your worries, your identity. These elements have shaped you, but they don't determine your future. I don't have a magic wand, but I am here to walk this path with you, helping you to better understand these experiences and their impacts on your life.
My role in therapy is not as a healer but a guide. Our focus will be on unearthing your inherent ability for self-healing, even when it means confronting uncomfortable truths. Therapy with me may involve challenges and deep explorations, but it's all part of a process aiming towards self-understanding and personal growth.
Additionally, I'm trained to support individuals in understanding and integrating psychedelic experiences. This aspect of my work recognizes the profound, often complex nature of these experiences and their potential for catalyzing transformation when integrated effectively.
Therapy is a journey, not a destination, and each journey is unique. Quick fixes aren't the goal here, but ongoing support, understanding, and commitment to the process are. If you're considering starting this journey, I'm here to discuss the possibility of working together to determine if I might be a good fit for your needs.
Sana Hoda
I am a qualified psychotherapist with an Advanced Diploma from CPPD Counseling School UK, and an individual member of the BACP. In therapy, my style is interactive and proactive.
I will work with you to develop tools, recognize patterns of thoughts and behaviors, along with self-discovery in an effort to help you live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach of Psychodynamic and Humanistic therapy. I employ body work for healing using the technique of Kundalini Yoga, which is the yoga of energy awakening and transformation. I completed 200 hours of E-Yoga Teacher Training from a school in Rishikesh, India. I have a private practice at my own Counseling Clinic, co-founded in Karachi, Pakistan for in-person counseling. I offer online sessions via zoom also, for clients based both in Pakistan and internationally. My specialties are Anger Management, Anxiety, Betrayal Trauma, Childhood Abuse and C-PTSD, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse recovery, Spirituality, Stress Management and Energy healing. I conduct corporate workshops related to mental health and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. Previously, I have conducted workshops at banks and educational institutions. I have also developed financial inclusion training programs for women.
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