CBT is a problem-oriented therapy that focuses on current issues you struggle with. CBT helps you identify harmful thought patterns behind behaviours and teaches you to challenge and replace them with helpful patterns. By changing your way of thinking, you can change your emotional reactions and build healthier behaviours and practical coping strategies.

For new clients, we start with a free 10-minute consultation to discuss your needs and understand if CBT can help you. If the answer is yes, we conduct a 1-hour assessment to understand your issues and design a treatment plan for you. We then embark on your therapy journey, one session a time. Book a service below.

All sessions take place online through video call only, and must be prebooked. Except the initial consultation, all sessions are 1 hour.

While everyone’s journey is unique, we usually recommend around 10 sessions to allow time for learning, practice, and meaningful progress. However, you are free to stop at any time and for whatever reason, no questions asked.

Yes, therapy sessions are private and confidential, except if there’s a serious risk of harm to you or others. In such a case, I am legally bound to disclose information to prevent harm.

Sumaiya’s lived experience offers deep understanding of the cultural and religious contexts within Islamic and South Asian communities. She approaches all clients with empathy and curiosity, ensuring that therapy is respectful of each person’s unique background, values, and beliefs.