About me
Hi, I’m Aniqa, a disabled, BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, disability advocate and trainee Counselling Psychologist. At The Allegory Practice, I offer therapy that looks beyond symptoms to understand the person, their story and the wider world they are navigating.
I believe you are not the problem; the problem is the problem. Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are. It is about creating a space where you can feel heard, make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your voice and explore what you want your next chapter to look like.
My approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing on Narrative Therapy, person-centred, psychodynamic, systemic, CBT, trauma-informed and body-based approaches. We shape therapy around you, your goals, identity, circumstances, energy and capacity.
I particularly welcome disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent clients, as well as LGBTQ+ and BAME clients. I offer an affirming space to explore identity, culture, race, sexuality, gender, disability, belonging and the impact of discrimination, exclusion or marginalisation. I am particularly interested in working with trauma, medical trauma and gaslighting, sensory overwhelm, interpersonal difficulties and complex family dynamics.
As a disabled therapist, I understand that accessibility is more than an adjustment; it is part of creating genuinely inclusive therapy. Sessions are available online or by telephone, with your camera on or off. You can attend from wherever feels comfortable, including from bed. We can work at a pace that respects your capacity, without expecting you to perform at a wellness level.
Together, we might explore the patterns shaping your life, the stories you have inherited, your relationships and boundaries, and the experiences that have influenced how you see yourself. We may use conversation, reflection, creative exercises, practical strategies and body awareness to develop your personalised Allegory Toolkit.
You bring the expertise of living your life; I bring therapeutic knowledge, curiosity and compassion.
Your story is layered, complex and worthy of being heard. You are the author; therapy can be a space to explore what becomes possible when you begin writing the next chapter.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology: in progress
Certificate in Counselling Skills: Level 4
BSc (Hons) Psychology
I am an Integrative Therapist and draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to create a flexible, collaborative way of working tailored to your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
My practice is informed by:
Narrative Therapy: exploring the stories, meanings and patterns that shape how you understand yourself and your experiences
Person-centred / pluralistic approaches: creating a collaborative relationship where your perspective and lived experience are central
Psychodynamic therapy: exploring relationships, emotions and experiences that may continue to influence you
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): developing greater awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviours and exploring practical ways of responding
Systemic perspectives: considering the wider relationships, family, cultural and social contexts that shape your experiences
Gestalt therapy: developing awareness of your emotions, body and experiences in the present moment
Trauma-informed and body-based approaches: working sensitively with the ways difficult experiences can affect both mind and body
This integrative approach allows us to meet you where you are, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular therapeutic model. We can draw on different approaches depending on what feels most helpful at each stage of our work.
I particularly value lived experience, accessibility and collaboration, and aim to create a therapeutic space where your identity, culture, disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, relationships and wider circumstances can be understood as part of the whole picture.
My role is not to tell you who you should be. You are the expert in your own life; I am here to walk alongside you as we explore your story together.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Intergenerational trauma
South Asian women
Black women & women of colour
LGBTQ+ issues & identity
BAME issues & identity
Racism, misogyny & sexism
Disability justice
Disability & chronic illness
Disability, grief & loss
Disability & isolation
Neurodivergence
Parental abuse
Challenging & complex family dynamics
Students & student wellbeing
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The Protagonist Path
Moving from “just getting through the week” to becoming the author of your own story.
The Protagonist Path is for those who feel tired of simply surviving and want a therapeutic space to understand themselves, their experiences and the patterns shaping their lives.
At The Allegory Practice, we don’t see you as a problem to be fixed. You are the expert in your own life. Together, we explore the stories you have inherited, the experiences that have shaped you, and the meanings you have made from them. We look at what may be keeping you stuck while also identifying your strengths, resources, values and the possibilities for what comes next.
The investment
£75 per 50-minute session — Sustainability Rate.
I also reserve a limited number of spaces at £55 per session for people experiencing financial barriers. These spaces are subject to availability, so please ask if you would like to explore whether one is available.
The space
Sessions are available online or by telephone. You choose what feels most accessible on the day. Your camera can be on or off, and you are welcome to join from wherever you feel most comfortable — including from your bed.
I recognise that energy, capacity and symptoms can fluctuate, particularly when living with disability or chronic illness. Therapy should adapt to you, rather than requiring you to perform wellness.
How we work
My approach is integrative, bringing together:
Narrative Therapy: exploring your story, identity, beliefs and the meanings attached to your experiences.
Person-centred therapy: creating a compassionate, collaborative space where you remain at the centre of the work.
Psychodynamic approaches: exploring patterns, relationships and experiences that may continue to influence your present.
Systemic approaches: considering family, relationships, culture and wider social systems.
CBT-informed approaches: developing practical ways to understand and work with thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Trauma-informed and body-based approaches: recognising the relationship between your experiences, nervous system, body and sense of safety.
Together, we can explore triggers, difficult emotions, interpersonal and family dynamics, boundaries, identity, trauma, disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, medical trauma, sensory overwhelm and experiences of discrimination or exclusion.
As our work develops, we build your personalised Allegory Toolkit, a collection of insights, strategies, reflections and body-based tools that are meaningful to you and can support you beyond the therapy room.
You are not the problem. The problem is the problem. The Protagonist Path is about creating the space to understand your story, reconnect with your voice and begin deciding what you want the next chapter to look like.
When I work
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Further information
At The Allegory Practice, you’re invited to change your narrative.
I believe therapy should be a space where you can arrive exactly as you are without judgement, pressure or the expectation to perform wellness. Storytelling is a powerful tool for self-discovery, and you are the author of your own story.
Together, we can explore the chapters that have shaped you, understand the patterns and relationships that influence your life, and consider what you might want the next chapter to look like.
I work integratively, drawing on Narrative Therapy, systemic, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT, Gestalt, trauma-informed and body-based approaches. Your therapy is shaped around your individual needs, goals, identity and circumstances rather than asking you to fit into one particular model.
Accessibility is central to my way of working. Sessions are offered online or by telephone, with the option to have your camera on or off. You can attend from wherever feels most comfortable and accessible, including from bed.
I particularly welcome clients navigating disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, trauma, LGBTQ+ and BAME identities, racism, misogyny, complex family dynamics, interpersonal difficulties, grief, isolation and identity-related challenges.
My aim is to create a therapeutic space where you feel heard, understood and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Your story matters. Your voice matters. And you don’t have to navigate the next chapter alone.
