South Asian Therapists in Manchester
At this point in your life when you are looking for therapy, you may have a hunch that the burden you carry has grown too much to hold on your own and somebody needs to hear you out. Many conversations heal, but the difference between a psychologist and a friend is that looking at things with the tools and theories we have at our disposal can help you define the problem, perhaps reframe it and then resolve it. That is the starting point for feeling better. You may wonder whether anything can really help, because everything may seem complicated and deep, but the wonder of your own self is waiting for you to unfold.
At this point in your life when you are looking for therapy, you may have a hunch that the burden you carry has grown too much to hold on your own and somebody needs to hear you out. Many conversations heal, but the difference between a psychologist and a friend is that looking at things with the tools and theories we have at our disposal can help you define the problem, perhaps reframe it and then resolve it. That is the starting point for feeling better. You may wonder whether anything can really help, because everything may seem complicated and deep, but the wonder of your own self is waiting for you to unfold.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there’s space here to find clarity and calm. I offer a calm, welcoming environment where you can be heard without judgment and explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. Together, we’ll navigate your journey with empathy and respect—supporting your healing, no matter your background or story. Sessions are available in English, Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi to ensure language is never a barrier.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there’s space here to find clarity and calm. I offer a calm, welcoming environment where you can be heard without judgment and explore what’s on your mind at your own pace. Together, we’ll navigate your journey with empathy and respect—supporting your healing, no matter your background or story. Sessions are available in English, Urdu, Punjabi, or Hindi to ensure language is never a barrier.
Life can feel overwhelming, and challenges like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions can leave you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, uncover clarity, and build the life you want. Using Person-Centred, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Psychodynamic therapies, I tailor sessions to your unique needs, whether in-person, online, or by phone. Together, we’ll build resilience, develop effective tools for change, and empower you to take control of your journey toward balance and fulfillment.
Life can feel overwhelming, and challenges like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions can leave you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your concerns, uncover clarity, and build the life you want. Using Person-Centred, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Psychodynamic therapies, I tailor sessions to your unique needs, whether in-person, online, or by phone. Together, we’ll build resilience, develop effective tools for change, and empower you to take control of your journey toward balance and fulfillment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to manage alone. Stress, low mood, self-doubt, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward. For many men, opening up can feel especially difficult due to pressures to “man up” or hide emotions. As someone who has personally experienced anxiety and depression, I understand how isolating this can feel. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to manage alone. Stress, low mood, self-doubt, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure how to move forward. For many men, opening up can feel especially difficult due to pressures to “man up” or hide emotions. As someone who has personally experienced anxiety and depression, I understand how isolating this can feel. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Your time with me is dedicated to you. It’s an opportunity for you to share whatever is on your heart and mind, whether it’s emotional pain, confusion, or unresolved issues. Together, we will explore how the mind and body show signs of distress such as indecision, confusion, unresolved issues, feeling overwhelmed by toxic relationships or unhealthy dynamics. By exploring these feelings and patterns, we can develop a better understanding of ourselves and how to respond more effectively in the future.
Your time with me is dedicated to you. It’s an opportunity for you to share whatever is on your heart and mind, whether it’s emotional pain, confusion, or unresolved issues. Together, we will explore how the mind and body show signs of distress such as indecision, confusion, unresolved issues, feeling overwhelmed by toxic relationships or unhealthy dynamics. By exploring these feelings and patterns, we can develop a better understanding of ourselves and how to respond more effectively in the future.
Have you ever promised yourself that things would be different this time, only to find yourself stuck in the same cycle? It's common - wanting to improve a relationship but losing your temper despite your best efforts, or hoping to express your feelings but freezing when the moment comes.
Therapy could help. You don’t need to explain it perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a person-centred therapist offering a collaborative space, led by empathy and honesty. People often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. In time, life will feel a little easier to face, and you’ll start to recognise yourself again.
Have you ever promised yourself that things would be different this time, only to find yourself stuck in the same cycle? It's common - wanting to improve a relationship but losing your temper despite your best efforts, or hoping to express your feelings but freezing when the moment comes.
Therapy could help. You don’t need to explain it perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a person-centred therapist offering a collaborative space, led by empathy and honesty. People often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. In time, life will feel a little easier to face, and you’ll start to recognise yourself again.
I work with couples, adults and young people navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma, identity issues, cultural pressures, or disconnection from faith or self. I also work with couples wanting to reconnect and understand each other.
You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, unsure of who you are or where to begin. My integrative approach (Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT) offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore what’s beneath the surface.
I also offer hypnotherapy for deeper healing. You don’t need to have the answers, we’ll make sense of it together.
I work with couples, adults and young people navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma, identity issues, cultural pressures, or disconnection from faith or self. I also work with couples wanting to reconnect and understand each other.
You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, unsure of who you are or where to begin. My integrative approach (Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT) offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore what’s beneath the surface.
I also offer hypnotherapy for deeper healing. You don’t need to have the answers, we’ll make sense of it together.
Individual & Couples Therapist with many years experience. No matter what you bring to therapy, I will treat you with warmth and respect. Free consultation available to all. I have a cosy room in both Manchester City Centre, ADHD,
Relationships and Self Empowerment are only a few of my many specialisms. I am naturally confident in creating a relaxed, welcoming environment, where you can freely express your thoughts, your feelings and truly be heard.
My work using modems of Psychotherapy alines itself to my clients gaining deep self knowledge, empowerment and inner healing.
Individual & Couples Therapist with many years experience. No matter what you bring to therapy, I will treat you with warmth and respect. Free consultation available to all. I have a cosy room in both Manchester City Centre, ADHD,
Relationships and Self Empowerment are only a few of my many specialisms. I am naturally confident in creating a relaxed, welcoming environment, where you can freely express your thoughts, your feelings and truly be heard.
My work using modems of Psychotherapy alines itself to my clients gaining deep self knowledge, empowerment and inner healing.
You might look like you're coping, but deep down you feel overwhelmed and sad. Anxiety and stress may be causing sleepless nights. Perhaps you spend much of your time trying to meet the needs of others, hiding how you really feel or masking parts of yourself to fit in. It can be helpful at times, but also exhausting.
Relationships can suffer when each of you feels unseen, disconnected or lonely.
As an experienced couples and individual therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what's happening in your life. Our work together allows you to feel heard and accepted, not judged.
You might look like you're coping, but deep down you feel overwhelmed and sad. Anxiety and stress may be causing sleepless nights. Perhaps you spend much of your time trying to meet the needs of others, hiding how you really feel or masking parts of yourself to fit in. It can be helpful at times, but also exhausting.
Relationships can suffer when each of you feels unseen, disconnected or lonely.
As an experienced couples and individual therapist, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what's happening in your life. Our work together allows you to feel heard and accepted, not judged.
Thinking of making positive, lasting changes in your life and in your relationships, of having a more authentic relationship with yourself and others? Exhausted with navigating through life's stressors on your own? Depressed, anxious, lonely and struggling? Email me to set up a free telephone consultation if you want to know more about the therapy group I facilitate. I am a highly experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Group Analyst. I specialise in and offer in-depth, long-term group psychotherapy in South Manchester . I can help you decide whether group therapy is for you and prepare you to get the best out of the group.
Thinking of making positive, lasting changes in your life and in your relationships, of having a more authentic relationship with yourself and others? Exhausted with navigating through life's stressors on your own? Depressed, anxious, lonely and struggling? Email me to set up a free telephone consultation if you want to know more about the therapy group I facilitate. I am a highly experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Group Analyst. I specialise in and offer in-depth, long-term group psychotherapy in South Manchester . I can help you decide whether group therapy is for you and prepare you to get the best out of the group.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you will start notice positive changes in yourself. You will understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood and regain self worth to function as yourself again.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you will start notice positive changes in yourself. You will understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood and regain self worth to function as yourself again.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
Throughout life, we all face emotional hurdles. Usually, we overcome them, but sometimes we get tangled up and need support. I am a fully qualified counsellor dedicated to helping you untangle your thoughts and achieve your goals in a confidential setting. You do not have to face anxiety, stress, or confusion alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your concerns together. My goal is to listen with empathy and empower you to move past these challenges toward a happier, healthier future.
Throughout life, we all face emotional hurdles. Usually, we overcome them, but sometimes we get tangled up and need support. I am a fully qualified counsellor dedicated to helping you untangle your thoughts and achieve your goals in a confidential setting. You do not have to face anxiety, stress, or confusion alone. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your concerns together. My goal is to listen with empathy and empower you to move past these challenges toward a happier, healthier future.
Face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling available. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating relationship changes, family pressures, career uncertainty, or feeling stuck about where life is heading. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and make sense of what you’re experiencing. As a person-centred counsellor and BACP member, my approach is down-to-earth and led by you, helping you move through change with greater clarity and confidence.
Face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling available. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating relationship changes, family pressures, career uncertainty, or feeling stuck about where life is heading. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and make sense of what you’re experiencing. As a person-centred counsellor and BACP member, my approach is down-to-earth and led by you, helping you move through change with greater clarity and confidence.
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com
Finding the right therapist can feel like a demanding process. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most significant factors in meaningful change, so it’s important to find someone you can truly connect with.
I support individuals navigate complex issues of identity—be it sexual/gender identity, racial or dual identities—as well as the unique challenges immigrants and expats encounter. Additionally, I focus on empowering clients find their agency, helping people recover from traumatic experiences, toxic relationships, and childhood trauma.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a demanding process. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most significant factors in meaningful change, so it’s important to find someone you can truly connect with.
I support individuals navigate complex issues of identity—be it sexual/gender identity, racial or dual identities—as well as the unique challenges immigrants and expats encounter. Additionally, I focus on empowering clients find their agency, helping people recover from traumatic experiences, toxic relationships, and childhood trauma.
At any stage in life, we can experience changes or moments where it becomes difficult to cope with our thoughts and feelings. This can result in feeling stuck and not knowing how to process what we're experiencing. What can make this more difficult is knowing who or how to open up to others or feeling like what you're experiencing is too much for someone to understand. Having a therapist allows you to share all parts of you, parts that are accepted wholeheartedly without shame or judgement, which may not feel possible even with those you feel closest to.
At any stage in life, we can experience changes or moments where it becomes difficult to cope with our thoughts and feelings. This can result in feeling stuck and not knowing how to process what we're experiencing. What can make this more difficult is knowing who or how to open up to others or feeling like what you're experiencing is too much for someone to understand. Having a therapist allows you to share all parts of you, parts that are accepted wholeheartedly without shame or judgement, which may not feel possible even with those you feel closest to.
As an English, Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking HCPC Chartered, EuroPsy Registred Psychologist with NHS experience, I work with people whose challenges often sit at the crossroads of mental health and cultural identity.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, or bicultural identity questions, alongside relationship pressures, career challenges, or family expectations that cut across cultures. Some are high achievers who, on the surface, appear to have it all together.
I offer online therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with flexible evening sessions across UK, Europe and international time zones.
As an English, Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking HCPC Chartered, EuroPsy Registred Psychologist with NHS experience, I work with people whose challenges often sit at the crossroads of mental health and cultural identity.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, or bicultural identity questions, alongside relationship pressures, career challenges, or family expectations that cut across cultures. Some are high achievers who, on the surface, appear to have it all together.
I offer online therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with flexible evening sessions across UK, Europe and international time zones.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
I'm Dr Sohbia Shoaib a highly skilled Chartered Psychologist with over 20 years working experience in mental health. In the NHS, forensic and private sector. I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT. I have expertise in completing a full range of assessments and interventions for clients who present from mild to severe/ complex mental health problems and psychological presentations e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, interpersonal difficulties and emotional dysregulation, personality disorder, substance misuse, bipolar, psychosis.
Hi, I’m Sofia. I understand how difficult and overwhelming taking that first step can feel — especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. Reaching out isn’t easy. My approach is centred on offering you a safe, supportive space to process the emotions you may have been holding for some time, and to gently explore the deeper feelings beneath them. Together, we can work towards helping you move through your challenges and carry yourself in a way that feels authentic and true to who you are.
Hi, I’m Sofia. I understand how difficult and overwhelming taking that first step can feel — especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. Reaching out isn’t easy. My approach is centred on offering you a safe, supportive space to process the emotions you may have been holding for some time, and to gently explore the deeper feelings beneath them. Together, we can work towards helping you move through your challenges and carry yourself in a way that feels authentic and true to who you are.
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FAQ - South Asian Counselling
What are the advantages of seeing an Indian therapist?
Because mental health care is deeply personal, many individuals of Indian heritage in the UK seek therapists who understand their cultural background. Indian therapists can offer a sense of familiarity and cultural insight that may help clients feel genuinely heard and respected. They are often more attuned to the stigma surrounding mental health in Indian communities and can address related family or societal pressures with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Some may also integrate culturally relevant practices—such as mindfulness or yoga—into therapy. Additionally, Indian therapists may speak languages such as Hindi or Punjabi, which can be especially valuable for clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their native language or who wish to involve family members in therapy.
What specialties do Indian therapists have?
Indian therapists, like other mental health professionals, can have a wide range of specialties, often shaped by their training, cultural expertise, and the needs of their clients. Many focus on cultural identity and the challenges of balancing Indian identity with life in a multicultural environment. Other therapists may specialise in family and relationship dynamics, helping clients navigate intergenerational conflict, marital expectations, and traditional family roles. Some Indian therapists may also use trauma-informed approaches to support clients dealing with issues such as immigration stress, racism or discrimination, and religious or cultural challenges.
How do I find an Indian therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool to help find Indian therapists in the UK. You can filter for providers who identify as Indian or who emphasize cultural competence in their profiles or cite experience with South Asian communities. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance.