Rima

Dr Rima Lamba

Counseling Psychologist

Experienced Psychologist working in women's mental health, with special interests in culture, race, and perinatal mental health.

About Me

I help women navigate life's unique challenges, particularly those linked to culture, race, or the perinatal period. In our sessions, we create a supportive space to deeply explore how these aspects shape your mental well-being. We’ll work together to understand your experiences, fostering clarity and resilience. Women seeking a compassionate guide for their journey will find a nuanced understanding here.

Approach

Experienced in supporting women through cultural, racial and perinatal complexities, I focus on practical, compassion-driven conversations that make sense of often tangled feelings. In London or online, sessions move at a pace you set—exploring how identity, relationships and earlier hurts show up now, using reflective dialogue, focused assessment and tailored strategies between meetings when helpful. Trauma-informed attention and clear goals guide our work toward more steady days. This way of working tends to suit women seeking thoughtful, culturally aware support.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications


University of East London

University of Greenwich

Registrations


Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Counseling Psychologist

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Chartered Member

Service Area


Blue River Psychology

In-person & Online

City of London

London, Greater london

United Kingdom