About me
Therapy for Anxiety, Low Self-Confidence & People-Pleasing
Do you find yourself constantly putting others first, only to feel drained and unappreciated? Perhaps you wear a mask to fit in because, deep down, you worry that the real you won’t be accepted or "enough."
If you have felt this way for as long as you can remember, it can leave you feeling trapped, lonely, and misunderstood. It often impacts your relationships, making it difficult to set boundaries, or feel like they are not respected when you do.
You don’t have to carry this alone, and things can change.
How I Can Support You
I specialise in helping individuals work through anxiety, low self-confidence, and relational challenges. Together, we can:
Understand the root causes: Explore why you feel, think, and react the way you do.
Break unhelpful patterns: Identify practical tools to shift the thoughts and behaviours holding you back.
Build authentic confidence: Learn to set healthy boundaries, release the pressure to people-please, and feel comfortable in yourself.
A Culturally Sensitive, Inclusive Space
I bring a blend of clinical expertise and lived understanding. You will not need to over-explain cultural, identity, or faith-related experiences, I understand many of those complex layers.
I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, both faith and non-faith-based. I know what it feels like to feel "different" or like you don’t quite fit in, even among those closest to you. Whatever your background, therapy with me is an inclusive, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and be truly heard.
My Background & Experience
I co-founded Nurture & Bloom Talking Therapy to create a practice where clients feel genuinely prioritised as individuals, not just numbers.
-20+ Years in Mental Health: Includes over a decade of clinical experience within the NHS.
-Academic & Clinical Excellence: Strong academic background, including presenting my mental health research at the British Psychological Society (BPS).
-Client-Centred Approach: Clients often share that they feel safe and at ease early on, able to open up without fear of judgment, and genuinely understood.
What to Expect in Therapy
-Our work is collaborative: you bring your unique lived experience, and I offer professional guidance and practical tools.
We will start with an initial assessment to build a personalised plan tailored specifically to your goals. I aim to provide a compassionate, safe space where we pay attention to both what you say and what might feel harder to put into words.
Take the First Step
Finding the right therapist is an important decision. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so you can get a feel for how we might work together, with no pressure or commitment.
Email: hello@nurtureandbloomtt.co.uk
Instagram: @nurtureandbloomtt (Feel free to visit my page to get a better sense of who I am and my approach)
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Psychology
- MSc Mental Health Psychological Wellbeing
- PGCert in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
- PGDip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Post Graduate Training in CBT and Long Term Conditions at University of Nottingham
- Training in Refugee and Asylum Seeker PTSD, including Narrative Exposure Therapy by Woodfield Trauma Service, London
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
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"Zaynab has been incredible in helping me understand myself better. She's a great listener, and I always feel at ease talking to her during our sessions. Thanks to her, I've made so much progress and I truly believe that her approach has played a huge role in this. She's simply amazing!" (Client S)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Therapy is an investment, and I am happy to work with you to keep it affordable.
I offer a FREE 15 minute no-obligation introductory call. In-person & video sessions.
I also offer a number of bundle offers to all.
When I work
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Further information
We'll start with a full assessment and build a tailored CBT plan. You'll learn techniques step-by-step, with clear goals set at your pace. Sessions are 50 mins and can be weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, whatever suits you. Every 5 sessions, we'll review progress to ensure therapy stays helpful, relevant, and right for you. I regularly meet with a supervisor to ensure quality care.
BABCP Registered CBT Therapist, so you know you are in safe, skilled hands.
