Amirah R. Nelson

Partner/Featured Member

Licensed Professional Counselor 
Madison, MS, United States

Registered with American Counseling Association

About Amirah

I work with adults navigating trauma, life transitions, identity and emotional overwhelm, offering compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed counselling (including EMDR) to provide a safe space where you can be heard, build resilience and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

How I work

• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach

• EMDR and other evidence-based methods

• Space to explore identity, boundaries, stress and past experiences

• Collaborative, empowering pace led by your goals and comfort

Availability

• Working with adults

• Please get in touch to discuss current availability and session options.

Rehmia Nawaz

Partner/Featured Member 

CBT & EMDR Therapist
Bolton, United Kingdom

Registered with BABCP

About Rehmia

I have a genuine passion for understanding human thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and for supporting people through life’s challenges. I currently work in the NHS as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and continue to develop my practice through further training in EMDR and couples therapy. I also bring both personal and professional experience of autism and enjoy supporting parents and families as they navigate the unique challenges it can bring. I prioritise delivering evidence-based treatments tailored to your individual needs in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.

How I work

• Evidence-based therapy using CBT and EMDR

• Accredited with BABCP, meeting high standards of training, experience and ethical practice

• Focus on anxiety, low mood, trauma, autism-related challenges and family stress

• Collaborative, structured and compassionate approach

Availability

• Based in Bolton, UK

• Working with adults

• Please visit my website for more information and booking.

Sara Hammuda

Partner/Featured Member 

Counselling Psychologist
Languages : English, Arabic
Guidlford, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

About Sara

I’m a Muslim psychologist and psychotherapist who has spent years reading research, listening to people’s stories and sitting with their pain, worries and hopes. I know many Muslims and people from minority backgrounds hesitate to seek help because they fear their faith, culture or values won’t be understood or accepted. I work integratively, tailoring therapy to fit you and your circumstances, with a person-centred foundation and elements of psychodynamic theory to explore how your past has shaped your present and how you might change that. Some clients want Islam explicitly in the room, others simply want it quietly acknowledged – my aim is to offer a space where you can bring your whole self, dīn, doubts, culture and all, without having to justify or edit who you are.

How I work

• Integrative, person-centred and psychodynamic approach

• Faith- and culture-sensitive therapy for Muslims and minority backgrounds

• Space to explore identity, relationships, past experiences and present challenges

• Option to explicitly include or gently hold Islamic beliefs and values in the work

Availability

• Based in Guildford, UK

• Working with adults

• Please use my website contact page for enquiries and bookings.

Umair Hassan

Partner/Featured Member

Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, Islamic counsellor, NLP master
Languages : English, Urdu, Punjabi
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

About Umair

I am a fully accredited MBACP psychotherapist offering a therapeutic space that is both clinically sound and deeply respectful of your Islamic faith. My integrative approach draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you understand and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, alongside Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to support rapid, meaningful shifts in how you think, feel and respond to life’s challenges. I have a particular interest in anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions and cultural or religious identity conflicts, and I work in a way that sees your faith and culture as strengths, not obstacles.

How I work

• Integrative therapy rooted in CBT and NLP

• Clinically grounded and Islamically sensitive

• Practical, solution-focused strategies for anxiety, low mood, stress and overwhelm

• Option to thoughtfully integrate Islamic principles of patience, hope, gratitude and tawakkul

• Safe, affirming space to explore identity, values and life direction

Availability

• Based in London, UK

• Working with adults

• Online sessions available

• Please visit my website to check availability and booking options.

Jo Ahmed

Professional Member

Counsellor
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

About Jo

I’m a humanistic, relational counselling therapist specialising in family dynamics, cultural and religious abuse, and work-related stress. I offer a warm, grounded space where you can explore what’s happening in your life, make sense of difficult experiences, and begin to reconnect with your own voice and values.

How I work

• Humanistic, relational approach – we focus on your lived experience and what matters to you

• Sensitive to cultural, religious and family contexts

• Space to explore identity, boundaries, burnout and stress patterns

• Collaborative pace – we decide together what you’d like to work on

Availability

• Based in London, UK

• Working with adults (18+)

• Please get in touch to discuss current availability and session options.

Sartu Sabrina

Professional Member

Relationship & Trauma Therapist
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

About Sartu

You might look like you’re holding everything together, but inside feel stuck in overthinking, shame, panic or emotional overwhelm. In therapy with me, the aim is for you to feel more grounded, less reactive, and more present in your relationships and daily life. As a trauma and relationship therapist, I tailor our work to your goals and individual needs, offering a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s really going on for you.

How I work

• Trauma-informed, relational approach

• Focus on emotional triggers, coping patterns and relationship dynamics

• Space to explore identity, family patterns and life transitions

• Collaborative pace – we decide together what you’d like to work on

Availability

• Based in London, UK

• Working with adults and couples

• Please get in touch to discuss current availability and session options.

Barry White

Professional Member

Muslim Counsellor
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

About Barry

I am a therapist with 35 years’ experience, having worked with many people across the world. For the last eleven years I have worked primarily with Muslims of all persuasions as an Islamic revert, offering a space where faith, culture and personal struggle can be explored with understanding and respect. I work online only, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and life difficulties.

How I work

• Longstanding experience in counselling and psychotherapy

• Faith- and culture-aware support for Muslim clients

• Space to explore personal, relational and spiritual challenges

• Collaborative and non-judgemental approach

Availability

• Online sessions only

• Working with adults

• Please visit my website for more information and booking.

Eslam Alshami

Professional Member 

Counsellor
Manchester, United Kingdom

Languages: English (fluent), Arabic (conversational)

Registered with BACP

About Eslam

Whether you’re navigating a difficult time, seeking personal growth or simply looking for a safe space to talk, you’ve already taken a brave first step. I’m a counsellor with years of experience in NHS mental health services, supporting individuals from many different backgrounds. I offer a calm, collaborative space to explore what you’re going through, so you don’t have to face it alone. I have particular experience helping clients understand their inner world, make sense of past traumatic experiences and work through personal conflicts.

How I work

• Collaborative, client-centred counselling

• Experience with trauma, inner conflict and emotional distress

• Space to explore your story at your own pace

• Sensitive to cultural and faith backgrounds

Availability

• Based in Manchester, UK

• Working with adults

• Please visit my website for more information and booking.

Yasmeen Desnavi

Professional Member 

Counsellor
Manchester, United Kingdom

Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Registered with BACP

About Yasmeen

I am a dedicated mental wellbeing counsellor and psychotherapist, committed to providing compassionate, personalised support to individuals, families and couples navigating life’s challenges. As a qualified Islamic marriage counsellor, I also offer tailored pre-marriage counselling to help couples build strong, meaningful foundations. I provide a safe, respectful and nurturing space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace.

How I work

• Individual, couples and family counselling

• Islamic-informed marriage and pre-marriage counselling

• Compassionate, personalised and culturally sensitive approach

• Focus on strengthening relationships, communication and emotional wellbeing

Availability

• Based in Manchester, UK

• Working with adults, couples and families

• Please visit my website for more information and booking.

Sunju Patel

Professional Member 

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Supervisor 
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Registered with BABCP

About Sunju

I am an accredited CBT therapist and supervisor based in Nottingham, offering evidence-based therapy in person locally and online nationwide. I support adults to understand and work through patterns of anxiety, low mood, stress and other difficulties, using a collaborative, structured approach that focuses on practical tools and meaningful change.

How I work

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) grounded in NICE guidance

• Collaborative, goal-focused sessions tailored to your needs

• Emphasis on building skills you can use beyond therapy

• Supervision for CBT practitioners (accredited supervisor)

Availability

• In-person sessions in Nottingham

• Online sessions available nationwide

• Please get in touch via my website/Instagram page for enquiries and availability.

Aisha Abdulsalam Winningah

Professional Member 

Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Romford, United Kingdom

Registered with BABCP

About Aisha

My name is Aisha, and I support young people and adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health difficulties to find better ways of coping. I am a fully trained, BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, with a particular interest in providing a culturally and religiously sensitive service where you are heard, seen and respected. At NAMAS Counselling Services, my priority is your safety and offering a calm, non-judgemental space to explore whatever is worrying you.

How I work

• Counselling and psychotherapy for young people and adults

• Culturally and faith-sensitive approach

• Focus on stress, anxiety, depression and related difficulties

• Warm, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences

Availability

• Based in Romford, UK

• Working with young people and adults

• Please visit my website for more information and booking options.

Gulshan Oriakhel

Community Member

Counsellor / Psychotherapist (MBACP)
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

I am a UK-based, trauma-informed integrative therapist offering online and telephone sessions to adults and young people, with experience supporting diverse clients through various psychological difficulties and the ability to provide culturally sensitive care in English, Dari, Pashto and Urdu understanding.

Sheista Ahmed

Community Member

Integrative Counsellor
London, United Kingdom

Registered with BACP

I’m Sheista Ahmed, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor trained in CBT, offering compassionate, client-focused therapy to help people understand their thoughts and feelings and manage difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship or work issues in a safe, non-judgemental space.

Zaynab Qureshi

Community Member
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Registered with BABCP

I’m a CBT therapist based in Nottingham, offering in-person and nationwide online therapy for adults (18+).

Samaira

Community Member

CBT Therapist
Surrey, United Kingdom

Registered with BABCP

I’m a Muslim psychotherapist with 10+ years’ experience offering compassionate, culturally sensitive CBT to help adults manage anxiety, stress and emotional difficulties in a safe, non-judgemental space, in shā’ Allāh.

Sabina Miah

Community Member

Counsellor
Wigan, United Kingdom

BACP registered, NCPS accredited member

I’m Sabina Miah, a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor trained in short-term solution-focused therapy, offering individual and couples/marriage counselling mainly online (video/phone) with limited in-person sessions in Wigan.