Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Glasgow and Online
Before training as a counsellor, I'd already spent years working in communities across Glasgow, supporting young people and families navigating some of life's toughest challenges. I saw firsthand how mental health struggles can ripple through entire communities, especially when people don't have the right support or don't feel safe asking for help.
That's what drew me to this work. I wanted to create a space where people could show up as themselves without fear of judgement or misunderstanding. I trained first in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, then went deeper into approaches rooted in Islamic psychology, and more recently, I've been studying psychodynamic counselling with children, young people, and families. Each layer has shaped how I work, but it all comes back to the same thing: meeting people where they are and helping them find a way forward that actually fits their life.
Outside of my practice, I'm the co-founder and director of Urban Community Project, a grassroots organisation supporting mental health and wellbeing in Black and Minority Ethnic communities across Scotland. I also do consultancy work with youth services and various organisations.
I've been practising as a counsellor and psychotherapist for over six years now, and honestly, I still find it a privilege every time someone trusts me with their story. If you're considering therapy, I hope we can talk.
Qualifications
- COSCA Counselling Skills Course
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Group Work (2020)
- Approaches to Islamic Psychology and Psychological Therapies, accredited by the International Association of Islamic Psychology (2023)
- Currently training: Post Graduate Programme in Children, Young People and Family Psychodynamic Counselling (2026)
I'm a registered member with COSCA (the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland) and work under their code of ethics. I have regular supervision which is part of my ongoing professional development and ensures I'm working safely and ethically.
