About me
Welcome!
Thank you for clicking on my profile. Seeking counselling can feel overwhelming - especially when you're unsure where to start or whether it’s even the right step!
You might feel stuck, carrying emotions that are too heavy to unpack alone, yet hesitant to share them with someone new. Will they truly understand? Will it help, or will it make things harder? It’s normal to doubt, to question whether therapy is "for you," or to worry about being judged.
Maybe you’ve told yourself you should just cope on your own, or that your struggles aren’t "big enough" to deserve support. But counselling isn’t about having all the answers before you begin - it’s about having a safe space to explore the questions.
However your uncertainty shows up - through fear, hesitation, or past disappointments - you don’t have to move past it alone. Together, we can navigate those doubts at your pace, gently uncovering what healing looks like for you.
Some ways I may be able to support you include:
Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety, which is like an overactive alarm system trying to protect you. Yet when it becomes too loud, it can shrink your world. You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, avoidance, or exhaustion. Counselling can help you understand where this alarm comes from, soften its intensity, and nurture a deeper sense of calm and confidence in daily life.
Relationships with others and yourself shape how you move through the world. Maybe you’re struggling with communication, boundaries, loneliness, or self-worth. Together, we’ll explore these dynamics, strengthen self-acceptance, and help you foster deeper, more authentic connections.
Discovering you're autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD later in life can bring both relief and grief - validation for understanding your experiences, but sadness for missed support. Counselling offers a space to process these feelings, rebuild self-awareness, set kinder boundaries, and embrace your authentic self.
Muslim and South Asian individuals: This is a space where you can explore identity, culture, and faith without judgment. Whether your experiences align with tradition or diverge from them, your story is welcome here.
Your Next Step?
1) Intro Chat (Optional & Free)
A 15-20 minute conversation to:
-Briefly discuss what brings you to counseling
- Answer questions about my approach or logistics
- Help you decide if we're a good fit
2) Assessment Session (First Full Session - £50)
A 50 minute session to:
- Explore your needs and history in depth
- Clarify how therapy could help you
- Plan next steps together
I’m genuinely looking forward to the possibility of working together and supporting you within my professional capacity. Let’s explore how we can collaborate to meet your goals.
Warm regards
Robina
Kindly note: If you don’t see an email response from me, please check your spam/junk folder - I’d hate for us to miss each other!
Training, qualifications & experience
To help you get to know me, here’s a little about my approach and training:
I’m Robina, a late diagnosed autistic counsellor with 30 years in advocacy, safeguarding, and wellbeing in various settings. I bring cultural sensitivity and deep care to every conversation - but this space is entirely yours.
My approach is rooted in patience, self-compassion, and the belief that even small steps foster growth.
Think of this as a quiet space to sort through your thoughts, at your own pace, without judgment.
The space I hope to create with you:
Collaborative – We work as a team.
Goal-Oriented – We focus on your growth.
Authentic – No jargon, just real talk.
There is no fixing, no forcing. Just someone walking beside you, exactly where you are, in whatever you’re carrying.
Qualifications:
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Diploma in Counselling Skills
TA101 in Transactional Analysis
Training/CPD:
- Certificate in Applied Transactional Analysis in Clinical Practice
- Working with trauma - Carolyn Spring
- Safeguarding Adults
- BACP Online and phone therapy (OPT) training.
- Mental Health First Aid - MHFA ENGLAND.
- FGM and Forced Marriages
- Grief and Loss
- Domestic Abuse
- Neurodiversity
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
Cultural issues, faith and identity.
Late Autism/ADHD diagnosis
Estrangement.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
○ Standard sessions are 50 minutes at a rate of £50 per session.
○ A limited number of reduced-fee online sessions are available at £40 during weekday evenings. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss this option.
When I work
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Remote:
Mon-Weds 5:30-9pm,
Thursdays: 5:30-10pm.
Fridays 7:30am-4pm
In person: Saturdays only
Further information
Counsellors are as unique as you are. Therefore, a good therapeutic match provides a better chance of you achieving your aims or goals. Please book a no obligation free consultation to see if we are.
