About Me

As a bilingual British Arab, I bring a deep understanding of cultural diversity and the complexities that come with it. I believe that awareness of race, ethnicity, and culture is essential to truly appreciate the unique human experience. This understanding allows me to provide care that is not only empathic but also culturally safe and responsive; to improve therapeutic decision-making and ensuring that our work together reflects both your values and your journey toward healing and growth.

Being deeply connected to my Arabian and Muslim heritage, I bring a natural sense of care, compassion, and generosity to my work. I have a genuine love for people and their unique worlds, and I am committed to empower you to achieve your therapeutic goals. My relaxed and calming presence combined with a touch of humour, helps create a safe, trusting environment where you can feel at ease to explore your feelings and experiences. This is particularly important when addressing difficult issues like historical trauma, physical and psychological abuse, where a strong, trusting therapeutic alliance is essential.

My style is creative, often using metaphor, active imagination, and guided imagery to unlock deeper understanding and expression when words alone may not suit or suffice. When things refuse to be captured in words alone, I use a variety of techniques to help unlock deeper understanding and expression. In essence, I am an Integrative Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapist who connect diverse psychotherapeutic approaches to tailor therapy to meet client’s individual needs. Other therapeutic tools I use include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-sensitive mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). 

With years of experience, I believe that equality is therapeutically central for collaboration in the healing journey. At the core of my practice is a focus on self-compassion, personal growth, and supporting you freeing yourself from unrealistic expectations and the harshness of self-criticism. I shall pave the way for you to navigate to understand and overcome the negative feelings and thoughts that might have shaped your life. I’ve found that exploration—both gentle and in-depth—often reveals the roots of these feelings and allows space for your healing and positive transformation.