About me
I am a Systemic Family Therapist of Pakistani heritage and have lived in the UK for more than 35 years. My personal and professional experiences have given me an understanding of cultural identity, migration, belonging and the challenges that can arise when navigating different family, social and cultural expectations.
I provide a warm, respectful and culturally sensitive space where individuals and families can explore their experiences without judgement. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, recognising that difficulties are often influenced by relationships, life experiences and wider circumstances rather than belonging to one person.
I support clients to understand patterns within their relationships, recognise their existing strengths and consider new perspectives. Together, we can work towards improved communication, healthier relationships and meaningful change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a Systemic Family Therapist in 2022 after completing my MSc through the Family Therapy Training Network (FTTN) in Scotland. I am currently in the third year of my Doctorate in Family Therapy at the University of Stirling, where I continue to develop my clinical knowledge, research and therapeutic practice.
Since qualifying, I have worked within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). I am currently employed full-time by West London NHS Trust, supporting children, young people and their families with a range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties.
I am also a qualified teacher, making me a dual-qualified professional. Although I no longer work in a traditional teaching role, I draw on my educational experience when delivering psychoeducational courses to parents and carers.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £85 per (an hr) session. I offer a 20% concessionary discount to university students, clients receiving disability-related benefits and families on a low income. This reduces the session fee by £17, making the discounted fee £68 per session.
Appropriate evidence of eligibility will be required, such as valid student identification or relevant documentation confirming disability-related benefits or low-income status. Any information provided will be treated sensitively and confidentially.
Further information
I have experience of working with couples facing a range of relationship difficulties, including communication problems, conflict, loss of trust, emotional disconnection and wider family or cultural pressures. I support couples who may be considering separation or divorce, helping them explore their options and, where appropriate and safe, consider the possibility of reconciliation. When a relationship has ended, I can also support parents to develop respectful co-parenting arrangements that place their children’s emotional wellbeing at the centre.
I work with children and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress and behaviours that may be difficult for families to understand or manage. I also support families when communication has broken down or the connection between a young person and their parents or carers has become strained. My systemic approach helps family members understand one another’s experiences, identify patterns in their relationships and begin rebuilding trust and connection.
I also have experience of supporting male and female survivors of domestic abuse. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and safety-conscious space in which they can process their experiences, rebuild confidence and develop a stronger sense of identity. My aim is to support each person in recognising their strengths, reconnecting with their values and moving forward with greater independence and hope.
