Gottman Method Couples Therapists in Blackburn, England

I provide CBT, ACT, mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy and counselling for various mental health difficulties, tailored according to your needs. This may include therapy for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, work-place conflict, stress/ burnout, anger problems, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, Post-Covid Syndrome (Long Covid) and Functional Neurological Disorders. I provide coaching for ADHD and addictions, and I'm trained in tailoring therapy sessions for autistic clients. I'm also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy for relationship problems.

Welcome! Therapy is my passion and I feel grateful to be able to help clients change their lives and feel happier. I truly believe that with diraction and understanding anyone can overcome their unique challenges. I integrate different approaches (including EMDR, Mindfulness, ACT, Attachment theory, etc.) to help clients develop coping skills, re-frame thinking and behavior and make changes in order to move past the problems and negative emotions. I am also relationship therapist and help couples in restoring loving, compassionate relationship and communication.

I know what it's like to feel stuck. For two decades, I battled with low self-esteem, watching it chip away at opportunities and relationships. I've also experienced the complexities of marriage firsthand. These aren't just credentials on my wall – they're chapters of my story that help me truly understand what you might be going through. Since qualifying as a person-centered counselor in 2009, I've developed an approach that adapts to each person who walks through my door. As a registered BACP member and Gottman-trained relationship counselor, I bring both my professional expertise and genuine human understanding to our sessions. People often tell me I have a way of making them feel instantly at ease. Maybe it's because I believe in you even before we meet. I've seen, time and time again, how people find their own answers when they're given the right space and support to explore them. There's no rush here – we'll move at whatever pace feels right for you. Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Sometimes, these changes knock us off our feet, and that's okay. What matters isn't how many times we fall, but knowing there's someone ready to help us stand back up. That's where I come in. Think of me as a trusted guide who'll walk beside you as you rediscover your inner strength. I will be honored to be part of your journey.

I believe the strength of our therapeutic relationship is at the core of creating meaningful change. I offer a warm, empathic and deeply caring approach to therapy. Equally I have over a decade of experience and have specialised training in. a variety of modalities. This means we can. work. together to ensure that your therapy is tailored. specifically to meet your unique needs. and goals whatever they may be.

Life can feel hard. I’m dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I often incorporate mindfulness techniques to support clients through challenging situations including grief, loss, abandonment, relationship issues, as well as anxiety and depression. If you're feeling stuck for any reason, I can offer a safe, holding space to listen to you and work with you to gently challenge how you think, feel and behave. I'll work at your pace and may use mindfulness or creative interventions to aid our work together, as well as grounding techniques to turn down any overwhelm or white noise. I also do 2-chair work to help with ways of communicating, as well as processing loss and bereavement.

Blackburn is a Lancashire town with a large South Asian Muslim population—among the most concentrated in England at roughly a third of residents—and a post-industrial economy built on the decline of its once-dominant textile industry, creating a mental health landscape where cultural, religious, and economic factors intersect in ways that require thoughtful, community-responsive care. NHS mental health services are provided through Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, and culturally competent therapy that is sensitive to Islamic perspectives on mental health and wellbeing is an important and growing part of the local care landscape. Areas of significant deprivation coexist with a vibrant community life, and many residents prefer faith-integrated or community-based support alongside or instead of conventional therapy. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, economic stress, intergenerational family dynamics, and the identity challenges faced by British Muslim communities navigating between traditional and contemporary expectations.

Gender ID

100%

Female

Session Type

	75%	In Person and Online
	25%	Online Only

Top Specialties

88%	Anxiety or Fears
88%	Depression
88%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
88%	Women's Issues
75%	ADHD
75%	Codependency
75%	Divorce

Ages Served

100%	Adult
88%	Young Adult
63%	Senior
63%	Teen

Client Focus

63%	Men
63%	Women
50%	Black / African American
50%	Jewish
50%	LGBTQ+

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