Name: Uzma Mukhtar
Address: London, Greater London, E16, GB
Telephone: +442036336607
Price range: £80.00 - £100.00

About me

Hi, I’m Uzma Mukhtar, an Integrative Psychotherapist offering a warm, compassionate and culturally sensitive space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted.

Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with painful experiences from the past, finding relationships difficult, or feeling disconnected from yourself. You may have spent a long time putting others first, trying to meet expectations, or managing difficult feelings on your own. Sometimes, it can be hard to understand why we feel the way we do or why certain patterns keep repeating.

Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to make sense of everything alone. Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, explore what you’re experiencing and begin to understand yourself with greater compassion.

I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, emotional overwhelm and the lasting impact of difficult or abusive relationships.

My approach to therapy
I believe that every person has their own story, and that therapy should reflect your individual needs, experiences and circumstances. My integrative approach draws on psychodynamic, person-centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and dialectical behaviour (DBT) approaches. Together, we can explore how past experiences may be affecting your present, develop a greater understanding of your emotions and relationships, and find practical ways to manage difficult feelings.

There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what to say or where to begin. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you, building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect and collaboration.

With children and younger clients, I incorporate creative, play-based and age-appropriate approaches to help them express feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words. I also recognise the importance of working sensitively with family dynamics and the wider environment in which a child or young person is growing up.

A culturally sensitive space
Our experiences of family, culture and identity can shape how we understand ourselves, our relationships and our emotions. Cultural expectations, intergenerational experiences and the pressure to meet others’ needs can sometimes make it difficult to acknowledge our own feelings or seek support.

As a culturally aware therapist, I welcome people from diverse backgrounds and understand the importance of exploring these experiences without judgement or assumptions. I offer therapy in English and Urdu/Hindi, where helpful, so that you can express yourself in the language that feels most comfortable to you.

Therapy groups for women
I also offer small, carefully facilitated therapy groups for women who would like to explore their experiences in a supportive group setting. Group therapy can provide opportunities to feel less alone, gain different perspectives and develop a greater understanding of yourself through shared reflection. It can also offer a more affordable alternative to individual therapy. Please get in touch to enquire about availability.

Taking the first step
Reaching out to a therapist can feel daunting, particularly if you are used to managing things on your own. You don’t need to have everything figured out before making contact.

If you feel that working together might be helpful, I welcome you to get in touch. We can begin with a conversation about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it, and consider whether I might be the right therapist for you.

I aim to offer a thoughtful, respectful and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your experiences, develop greater self-understanding and work towards meaningful change.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold an MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families from the University of Roehampton, completed in 2024. My training has equipped me to work therapeutically with children, young people, and adults, taking into account their individual needs, developmental stages, relationships, and wider life experiences.

My integrative practice draws on several therapeutic approaches, including:

Person-centred therapy; providing an empathic, non-judgemental space in which you feel heard and understood.
Psychodynamic therapy; exploring how earlier experiences and relationship patterns may influence present feelings and difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): identifying and working with patterns of thinking and behaviour that may contribute to distress.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed approaches, developing emotional awareness, distress tolerance and practical coping skills.
When working with children and younger clients, I also draw on creative, play-based and age-appropriate therapeutic methods to support emotional expression and understanding.

I have experience supporting people with a range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and family difficulties.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework and relevant professional and safeguarding standards. I am committed to continuing professional development and reflective practice.

I offer therapy in English and Urdu/Hindi. I can work sensitively with the cultural, family and identity-related experiences that may shape a person's difficulties and their relationship with therapy.