About me
Hello, I’m Rizwan – Counsellor & Psychotherapist
I offer a safe, confidential space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — especially when you’re carrying things on your own. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, low, or unsure where to turn, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you.
As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I work using a person-centred approach. This means our work together is shaped by you — your experiences, your pace, and your needs. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you as you explore, heal, and grow, without judgement or pressure.
I believe deeply in the power of counselling, not only through my professional training, but through my own personal experience. Speaking with a counsellor gave me the space to talk about things I couldn’t easily share with friends or family. It allowed me to be fully myself, and it had a profound impact on my life. That experience is what inspired me to support others in the same way.
I also remember how confusing and daunting it can feel to take that first step. Not knowing what support is available or how to access it can be a barrier in itself. That’s why I aim to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible, starting with a free 30-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to talk about what you’re looking for and whether I’m the right fit for you.
Whether this is your first time considering therapy or you’ve had counselling before, I offer a calm, supportive, and confidential space where you can feel safe to talk and be yourself.
Let’s start with a conversation.
You’re welcome to call, message, email, or WhatsApp — whatever feels easiest for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
With over 15 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, I bring not just professional training, but real empathy and lived understanding into every session. My approach is person-centred, warm, and empowering — helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Areas I Can Help With
I’ve supported clients facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including:
Depression, anxiety & panic attacks
Grief, bereavement & loss
Low self-esteem & self-worth issues
Stress (personal, academic, or professional)
Relationship challenges & family dynamics
Substance misuse & alcohol dependency
PTSD, trauma & emotional dysregulation
I also work with parents/carers and their children to help and support them with the challenges that they are facing to help and support their children. I provide more than just a listening ear — I offer guidance, structure, and support to help you make decisions that lead to real, lasting change.
Children & Young People – A Specialised Focus
I have a deep specialism in working with children and young people, with over 15 years of hands-on experience. My role as a high school counsellor puts me in daily therapeutic contact with students navigating:
ASD, ADHD & learning difficulties like dyslexia
School and exam stress
Emotional challenges linked to identity, confidence & relationships
Transitions between school, home, and adulthood.
I understand how complex and delicate a young person’s world can be, and I work closely to create trust, emotional safety, and real developmental support. My recent qualification enables me to work with parents/carers to help and support their loved ones with many issues and the key focus on breaking the intergenerational transference of trauma. So i work with parents/carers to help and support them in turn to help and support their loved ones.
Adults – Personalised Support for Real-Life Struggles
Whether you're facing work stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, or just feeling lost — I tailor every session to meet you where you are. My adult clients benefit from compassionate yet constructive support, grounded in years of experience and evidence-based approaches.
Veterans – Understanding Unique Needs
I’m proud to have worked with Army and RAF veterans, supporting them through:
PTSD & trauma
Social reintegration
Depression, low mood & anxiety
Identity loss & emotional withdrawal
I see myself as an ally to the armed forces, providing trauma-informed care and unwavering support throughout your journey to healing.
Qualifications & Continued Training
You deserve a counsellor who is not only empathetic but highly trained and up to date with the latest therapeutic techniques.
Formal Education:
MSC in Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Salford (2023)
PGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Salford (2022)
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling – Accrington & Rossendale College (2019)
Level 2 Diploma in Counselling – Burnley College (2018)
Additional Expertise:
Trauma Informed Practitioner
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
IEMT Practitioner (Integral Eye Movement Therapy)
DBT Foundation Skills (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Trauma, Resilience & Adversity Training
Mental Health First Aid & Safeguarding
I’m committed to Continued Professional Development (CPD) to ensure my clients receive the most effective, up-to-date support.
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
Some examples (not limited to the list) of areas where I have supported my clients, please contact me further.
Anxiety,
Depression,
PTSD,
Veterans,
Exploring Neurodiversity,
Family and Relationship Issues,
Grief,
Suicide ideation,
Self-harm,
Trauma,
Abuse, Relationships with alcohol and drugs,
Transitions (Life, sexual)
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £50 per session
- £45 students
- £45 veterans
I can take payment through bank transfer 24 hours prior to the session or cash at the session.
I try and stay as fair as possible with cancellation fees, and I ask that cancellations must be made with 24 hours notice or I charge a cancellation fee of £20.
I can also come to YOU. £10 additional for fuel costs (15mile radius from my postcode).
When I work
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I can be flexible around your needs. Generally during the week can do evenings and weekends can do mornings. If earlier or later times are needed do not hesitate to ask.
Further information
To get in touch: Call me, leave a voicemail, text, Whatts APP or email me. I will get back to you as soon as I can (usually within 24 hours) to arrange a 30 min appointment.
During the 30 min appointment, we can decide together if we would like to progress to therapy sessions – and we will arrange our first session.
Meetings: Meetings can be in person at the offices in Burnley or outside as a ‘walk and talk’ , on skype/zoom/Whatsapp, or phone. For 'walk and talks' feel free to bring your dog.
Appointment time: Sessions are 1 hour.
Space- Burnley: I have a confidential safe space in Burnley that is warm and comfortable. The room is light and airy and with ample space for you to walk around, sit down, stretch out – whatever you are comfortable with.
I will be receiving you at the top of the stairs when you enter the building.
Access: There are stairs in the building. Please ask me about access arrangements if required.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking around the building, most roads around the building offer 2 hours free. There is also a large car park nearby.
Space Walk and Talks: Various routes available, to be discussed if this is an area of interest for you.
