Asian Therapists in Alderley Edge
I'm an integrative counsellor, and I combine different therapeutic modalities to offer you a flexible and comprehensive counselling experience tailored to your specific needs. I specialise in Islamic Marriage, Pre-Marriage & Individual counselling. I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD.
Or if you want to work on seeking personal growth, self-esteem, resilience and wellbeing. Your wellbeing is my top priority, together we can work towards a more fulfilling life in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I am based in Manchester.
I'm an integrative counsellor, and I combine different therapeutic modalities to offer you a flexible and comprehensive counselling experience tailored to your specific needs. I specialise in Islamic Marriage, Pre-Marriage & Individual counselling. I can help you enhance your communication skills, anxiety, depression, relationship, family issues, trauma, bereavement or OCD.
Or if you want to work on seeking personal growth, self-esteem, resilience and wellbeing. Your wellbeing is my top priority, together we can work towards a more fulfilling life in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I am based in Manchester.
As a person-centred, trauma-informed therapist, I create a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their experiences and emotions. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I work collaboratively to empower clients in their healing process. By acknowledging the impact of trauma and fostering a supportive relationship, I help clients regain control, build resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to each client's growth and well-being.
As a person-centred, trauma-informed therapist, I create a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their experiences and emotions. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I work collaboratively to empower clients in their healing process. By acknowledging the impact of trauma and fostering a supportive relationship, I help clients regain control, build resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to each client's growth and well-being.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted. Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you. Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of overthinking, people‑pleasing, or struggling with boundaries and self-worth. You might be facing change, feeling disconnected after loss, or noticing old emotional triggers resurfacing. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand your emotions, and reconnect with what you need.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted. Anxiety, low mood, grief, workplace stress, or difficult relationships might be weighing heavily on you. Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of overthinking, people‑pleasing, or struggling with boundaries and self-worth. You might be facing change, feeling disconnected after loss, or noticing old emotional triggers resurfacing. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand your emotions, and reconnect with what you need.
Knowing what to do and being able to do it are often two very different things. You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place. My work focuses on understanding why some behaviours and thoughts persist and helping you change them using practical, research-backed approaches. Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
Knowing what to do and being able to do it are often two very different things. You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place. My work focuses on understanding why some behaviours and thoughts persist and helping you change them using practical, research-backed approaches. Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
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If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
If you have reached this page then you have taken the most difficult step in looking for support. Now it's just a matter of reaching out. Chances are you may be experiencing some emotional difficulty or you may be struggling to make sense of your thoughts, feelings & experiences, or break old habits or patterns of behaviour. To find more balance or clarity around what’s going on for you. Or you may just know that you want to change an area of your life. So whatever your reason for seeking support I firmly believe that you can do this and benefit, from a period of therapy. It is just a matter of reaching out and trusting the process.
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
Many people come to therapy during times of change or emotional uncertainty—relationship difficulties, loss or bereavement, career transitions, or questions around identity. These experiences can feel heavy, especially when you’ve been carrying them alone. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a mental health nurse in Hong Kong, supporting people through complex emotional challenges. I offer therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and I’m mindful of cultural and family dynamics. I provide a neutral, compassionate space to help you gain clarity, feel supported, and reconnect with your inner strengths.
Many people come to therapy during times of change or emotional uncertainty—relationship difficulties, loss or bereavement, career transitions, or questions around identity. These experiences can feel heavy, especially when you’ve been carrying them alone. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a mental health nurse in Hong Kong, supporting people through complex emotional challenges. I offer therapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and I’m mindful of cultural and family dynamics. I provide a neutral, compassionate space to help you gain clarity, feel supported, and reconnect with your inner strengths.
If you are reading this, I know taking this step can feel big and a bit overwhelming- so thank you for being here. I want you to know that this space is entirely yours. There is no pressure to have it all figured out; we can simply start with whatever feels important to you today, and take it from there.
My practice is built on a warm, person-centred foundation combined with a solution-focused approach. This means our sessions are entirely led by you, at your own pace, in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
If you are reading this, I know taking this step can feel big and a bit overwhelming- so thank you for being here. I want you to know that this space is entirely yours. There is no pressure to have it all figured out; we can simply start with whatever feels important to you today, and take it from there.
My practice is built on a warm, person-centred foundation combined with a solution-focused approach. This means our sessions are entirely led by you, at your own pace, in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
Hi, I’m Ann. I’m an art therapist, I offer individual and group therapy to young people and adults with needs such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space so that you can feel comfortable to talk and express yourself through engaging in creative activities. Through the process of engaging in creative activity, reflect on the artwork with an art therapist, we can gain understanding of ourselves, build confident, and process difficult feelings, emotions, and experiences when words don't come easily.
Hi, I’m Ann. I’m an art therapist, I offer individual and group therapy to young people and adults with needs such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I aim to offer a safe and non-judgemental space so that you can feel comfortable to talk and express yourself through engaging in creative activities. Through the process of engaging in creative activity, reflect on the artwork with an art therapist, we can gain understanding of ourselves, build confident, and process difficult feelings, emotions, and experiences when words don't come easily.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, dealing with past trauma, managing stress or simply seeking to understand yourself better, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered. You might be looking for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and understand yourself more deeply. I’m here to walk alongside you as you explore your feelings and needs, helping you take steps toward a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your true self.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, dealing with past trauma, managing stress or simply seeking to understand yourself better, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered. You might be looking for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and understand yourself more deeply. I’m here to walk alongside you as you explore your feelings and needs, helping you take steps toward a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your true self.
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I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Having lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Manchester, and Glasgow, I gained unique cultural experiences and understood the struggle to fit in. Now, finding peace within my authentic self, I can empathise deeply with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety and self-doubt. I will treat your experience and opinions with respect, compassion and honesty because I want you to feel safe to talk openly in therapy. I intend to work with you as a team to fully understand how you respond to what happened. When you feel fully understood, a weight is lifted, and you will be more able to reflect and move forward.
Having lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Manchester, and Glasgow, I gained unique cultural experiences and understood the struggle to fit in. Now, finding peace within my authentic self, I can empathise deeply with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety and self-doubt. I will treat your experience and opinions with respect, compassion and honesty because I want you to feel safe to talk openly in therapy. I intend to work with you as a team to fully understand how you respond to what happened. When you feel fully understood, a weight is lifted, and you will be more able to reflect and move forward.
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK. My ideal clients grapple with issues of identity, acceptance, and relationship dynamics. They seek a supportive space to explore their gender and sexual identities, manage minority stress, and strengthen their relationships. They aim to build resilience, enhance self-acceptance, and foster deeper connections with their partners and communities, seeking to feel seen, heard, and validated in a society that often misunderstands them.
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK. My ideal clients grapple with issues of identity, acceptance, and relationship dynamics. They seek a supportive space to explore their gender and sexual identities, manage minority stress, and strengthen their relationships. They aim to build resilience, enhance self-acceptance, and foster deeper connections with their partners and communities, seeking to feel seen, heard, and validated in a society that often misunderstands them.
Whether you're navigating a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or looking to make a change - you've taken a brave first step. I'm here to offer an authentic, supportive and collaborative process - led by you. The process of therapy is for us to work together to build up your skills, experience and confidence to face life head on.
I have excellent experience working with Muslim men from of all walks of all life, and I utilise Islamic principles in our work together. I also regularly support people from other backgrounds with difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and stress.
Whether you're navigating a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or looking to make a change - you've taken a brave first step. I'm here to offer an authentic, supportive and collaborative process - led by you. The process of therapy is for us to work together to build up your skills, experience and confidence to face life head on.
I have excellent experience working with Muslim men from of all walks of all life, and I utilise Islamic principles in our work together. I also regularly support people from other backgrounds with difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and stress.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 27 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 27 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
Hi I'm Gaya, I work with individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, including psychosis, trauma, and long-term conditions. Many of my clients feel unheard by previous services, or carry experiences shaped by culture, identity, and belonging that deserve thoughtful, contextual understanding.
I offer a warm, person-centred approach, drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and formulation-based practice, always tailored to you as a whole person. Cultural background is never an afterthought here. I am here to help you move forward with greater self-compassion,
Hi I'm Gaya, I work with individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, including psychosis, trauma, and long-term conditions. Many of my clients feel unheard by previous services, or carry experiences shaped by culture, identity, and belonging that deserve thoughtful, contextual understanding.
I offer a warm, person-centred approach, drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and formulation-based practice, always tailored to you as a whole person. Cultural background is never an afterthought here. I am here to help you move forward with greater self-compassion,
You’re the one who keeps it together for everyone else,but inside, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just not feeling like yourself. You’ve been coping for a while, but now you’re ready for real change. Maybe you’re stuck in patterns that no longer serve you overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, or low self-worth. Or you’re carrying past pain that still affects you today. You don’t want a quick fix. You want to understand what’s going on, feel more in control, and reconnect with who you really are. You’re ready to talk, even if it feels a bit scary. You want a space where you can be honest, feel heard, and start healing.
You’re the one who keeps it together for everyone else,but inside, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or just not feeling like yourself. You’ve been coping for a while, but now you’re ready for real change. Maybe you’re stuck in patterns that no longer serve you overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, or low self-worth. Or you’re carrying past pain that still affects you today. You don’t want a quick fix. You want to understand what’s going on, feel more in control, and reconnect with who you really are. You’re ready to talk, even if it feels a bit scary. You want a space where you can be honest, feel heard, and start healing.
Loneliness isn't always about being alone.
Sometimes it's having people in your life but not feeling connected to them. Sometimes it's feeling that nobody really understands what your experience is like. Sometimes it's not having many people to turn to at all.
Over time, loneliness can become more than a feeling. It can become a way of moving through the world. You stop expecting to be understood. You carry things by yourself. You begin to wonder whether connection is something other people seem to find more easily.
Loneliness isn't always about being alone.
Sometimes it's having people in your life but not feeling connected to them. Sometimes it's feeling that nobody really understands what your experience is like. Sometimes it's not having many people to turn to at all.
Over time, loneliness can become more than a feeling. It can become a way of moving through the world. You stop expecting to be understood. You carry things by yourself. You begin to wonder whether connection is something other people seem to find more easily.
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What can an Asian therapist help with?
An Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. How an Asian therapist can make the experience feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a background such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable opening up on such topics.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language can play an important role in therapy because people often express emotions, family dynamics, and personal experiences differently depending on the language they are speaking. For some individuals, working with a therapist who speaks their native language, whether it be Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, or another language, may help sessions feel more natural and emotionally connected. Even if you are fluent in English, certain thoughts or feelings may still feel easier to communicate in your native language.
How can an Asian therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Cultural background can play an important role in couples counselling and family therapy, particularly when family expectations, communication styles, generational differences, or cultural traditions are influencing the relationship. An Asian therapist may help partners and family members navigate these topics with more cultural understanding and less need to explain the context behind them. For multicultural or multilingual families, a Asian therapist who is bilingual may also help ensure that each person feels heard and understood during sessions.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask prospective therapists whether they have experience working with clients who share your cultural background or speak your preferred language. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might also ask whether they have worked with clients experiencing concerns related to identity, intergenerational conflict, family expectations, or cultural stigma around mental health.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Asian therapists?
The directory of Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.