My Practice
Registered Psychologist
MBPsS, MSc, BSc
As a practicing psychologist, I am registered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Kenyan Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
Qualifications and Continued Professional Development
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist (CBT) Practitioner Certificate - CTAA & The Priority Academy (2020)
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner Certificate - Achology (2020)
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) During Covid-19 Refreshers Certificate - Public Health England (2020)
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Muslim Leadership Training Programme - Al Balagh Academy (2019-2020)
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MSc Psychology (Conversion) - Regent's University London (2016-2018)
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BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry - Royal Holloway, University of London (2013-2016)
Multi-Faceted Approach
Everybody is uniquely imbibed with diverse genes and experiences.
Hence, each individual's struggles with mental health difficulties, methods of coping and mental wellbeing will take a uniquely different shape. It is with this in mind that I approach everyone who steps into my office, whether Online or In-Person.
In my practice, I begin by evaluating and assessing every client in-order to make a formal diagnosis after-which, if the client should prefer, I create an individualized care plan comprising a combination of counselling, psychotherapy, psycho-education and self-development exercises.
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Depending on the client's history and goals, I offer a combination of therapies, including:
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Play & Art Therapy
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Family Systems Therapy
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Interpersonal Therapy
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Humanistic Psychology
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Narrative Therapy
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Positive Psychotherapy
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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
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Rogerian/Person-Centered Therapy
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Transpersonal Psychology
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Spiritual Counselling
CHILDHOOD SUPPORT
Children often find it hard to communicate their feelings and problems openly, so my
child-centered approach involves play and art therapy, mindfulness for children and behaviour therapy.
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I often work with children with:
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Communication Disorders
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Maltreatment, Abuse & Neglect
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Specific Learning Disorders
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Developmental Issues
Faq's
What does your
evaluation involve?
Typically, my evaluation takes approximately 75-90 minutes, and includes listening to your concerns, collecting a clinical history, assessing your need for therapy or other forms of support, and a formal diagnosis according to the APA and BPS professional practice standards.
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If 1 session is not enough to gather this information, I can break it up over the course of 2-3 smaller sessions; but the evaluation as a whole is charged only once. Based on this evaluation, I will be able to a treatment plan specific to your needs.
What are your charges?
My charges vary depending on the age of the client, and the nature and intensity of the therapy needed. I also take into consideration your income status and what your needs are as a person.
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You can get in touch with me to get a personalised quote using the contact form below.
What if I am unable to have in-person sessions?
That's perfectly fine.
I offer 1-1 online sessions to clients from all over the globe, with each session being 50 minutes long. As per where you live, we can come to a mutual agreement on the timing of the sessions based on the time difference.
How does your therapy work?
The main purpose of my services are to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore yourself and your concerns. My practice is multi-faceted and involves a combination of faith-based, relational, self-developmental and neurological therapeutic approaches.
So, depending on the diagnosis, I offer a combination of different counselling and psycho-therapeutic talking therapies (detailed above), self-development exercises and psychological education about your symptoms and experiences.
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During the evaluation session(s), we can both decide if I am the best person to provide the services you need. If you decide that you would like to begin therapy with me, then I will schedule one 50-minute session on a weekly basis.
Do you provide written documentation or reports?
Yes, I provide written reports for your knowledge, or for schools, universities and/or employers who need to be made aware of certain circumstances or mental health difficulties.
Why am I so hesitant to seek out therapy?
There could be many reasons that can cause you to feel hesitant; such as fear of family/community stigma, feeling vulnerable and not wanting to expose yourself, a lack of understanding of yourself and what you are experiencing, or a general lack of time to commit to therapy.
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Looking after yourself is paramount to looking after others and leading a happy and healthy life. There is much research that has reported the benefits of psychotherapy, including it leading to better relationships, reducing feelings of distress and mental health problems, increasing better coping skills, and improving mental wellbeing overall.
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So, take the first step towards your wellbeing by getting in touch with me using the link below.
How can I be sure you
will keep my information confidential?
The communications between a client and a psychologist is private and held in strictest confidence. I take this very seriously throughout my practice. To this end, I ensure that you have consented fully by signing a client-therapist agreement before beginning our sessions.
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As a therapist, I cannot consult another member of the family without your expressed permission, unless you are a minor.
Even then, it is my duty to inform you of when I am consulting with your parent/guardian and what I will discuss.
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You can raise all your concerns with me during our evaluation or book a free 30-minute consultation. Use the link below to contact me personally.
What if I believe in personal healing over professional therapy?
Personal healing is what we all endeavour to achieve in life, and if this is something you believe in then I agree with you fully.
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However, there are times when we need expert help and advice to help us heal and recover, such as when we experience physical and mental health problems. I encourage you to seek out your GP or family doctor for your physical health problems, as much as I encourage you to seek out a counsellor or psychologist for your mental health difficulties.
It is my strong recommendation that whichever therapist you choose to reach out to, please do reach out - don't suffer in silence because your problem won't just magically disappear.
The more you ignore it, the worse it will get over time.