Asian Therapists in Shipley
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients.
As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
Therapy shouldn’t feel cold or clinical—it should feel like a space where you can exhale, feel supported, and start healing. I am a fully qualified therapist working with children, adults and young people.
I provide support for a variety of challenges, including low mood, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients.
As a culturally sensitive therapist, I am particularly attuned to the unique experiences of Muslims in a western world, navigating faith, family expectations, and the balance between personal and cultural identities in a Western world.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
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Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience. I provide a bespoke service to individuals. I am a caring and compassionate person who strives to create a trusting and secure environment. I offer a non-judgemental safe space where you can talk about any issues you may want to bring to therapy, work at a pace that suits you.
Are you experiencing emotional distress, feeling stuck or confused with your thoughts and feelings? Are you feeling in a state of crisis?
Whether it is the past or current issues affecting your personal-professional life,
I am here to help support you.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience. I provide a bespoke service to individuals. I am a caring and compassionate person who strives to create a trusting and secure environment. I offer a non-judgemental safe space where you can talk about any issues you may want to bring to therapy, work at a pace that suits you.
Are you experiencing emotional distress, feeling stuck or confused with your thoughts and feelings? Are you feeling in a state of crisis?
Whether it is the past or current issues affecting your personal-professional life,
I am here to help support you.
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.
For me, physical symptoms were the gateway into healing. My body was telling me something I couldn't yet put into words, and learning to listen to that felt sense changed everything. I see psychosomatic symptoms not as weakness, but as the body's remarkable way of coping with overwhelming pain. Those patterns are signs of strength, which were strategies that once protected you, even if now they may feel limiting.
For me, physical symptoms were the gateway into healing. My body was telling me something I couldn't yet put into words, and learning to listen to that felt sense changed everything. I see psychosomatic symptoms not as weakness, but as the body's remarkable way of coping with overwhelming pain. Those patterns are signs of strength, which were strategies that once protected you, even if now they may feel limiting.
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.
Are you someone who has struggled to find a genuinely safe, understanding and inclusive therapeutic or reflective space? Or have not yet found a professional who actually demonstrates having the expertise they tell you about? Are you still on the fence about taking that step forward? I understand.
I have successfully helped many people who have felt anxious or hopeless about change. I have also worked with people who felt misguided or even harmed by social media advice, previous therapy or their workplace.
Are you someone who has struggled to find a genuinely safe, understanding and inclusive therapeutic or reflective space? Or have not yet found a professional who actually demonstrates having the expertise they tell you about? Are you still on the fence about taking that step forward? I understand.
I have successfully helped many people who have felt anxious or hopeless about change. I have also worked with people who felt misguided or even harmed by social media advice, previous therapy or their workplace.
I don’t only listen and nod through the session — I notice what keeps you stuck, challenge unhelpful patterns, and bring insight that actually helps you respond differently. Together, we create clarity, confidence, and relationships that feel secure and balanced.
You might be overthinking everything, or feel “too much” or “not enough.” You may struggle to set boundaries, feel drained, and have relationship difficulties with partners, colleagues, or family. You may feel anxious in conflict, unsure how to express your needs, or frustrated by patterns you can’t change alone.
You’re in safe hands with me.
I don’t only listen and nod through the session — I notice what keeps you stuck, challenge unhelpful patterns, and bring insight that actually helps you respond differently. Together, we create clarity, confidence, and relationships that feel secure and balanced.
You might be overthinking everything, or feel “too much” or “not enough.” You may struggle to set boundaries, feel drained, and have relationship difficulties with partners, colleagues, or family. You may feel anxious in conflict, unsure how to express your needs, or frustrated by patterns you can’t change alone.
You’re in safe hands with me.
Hello, a warm welcome! I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychologist. I also have a background in teaching, training and mentorship in leadership and business management.
My qualifications include MA Integrative Counselling, MSc Psychology, MBA and Cert Ed (HE).
I work with adults (over 18 years of age) from all cultures. I provide a confidential space for you to feel safe to talk freely so that I can tailor the therapy to meet your needs and expectations.
I incorporate a range of tools and techniques that help the therapeutic process. Including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person Centred, coaching, mentoring …
Hello, a warm welcome! I am a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychologist. I also have a background in teaching, training and mentorship in leadership and business management.
My qualifications include MA Integrative Counselling, MSc Psychology, MBA and Cert Ed (HE).
I work with adults (over 18 years of age) from all cultures. I provide a confidential space for you to feel safe to talk freely so that I can tailor the therapy to meet your needs and expectations.
I incorporate a range of tools and techniques that help the therapeutic process. Including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Person Centred, coaching, mentoring …
Clinical supervision from a former Senior Counselling Service Manager.
You may be a person-centred placement counsellor, qualified practitioner, or counselling service manager working in higher education, Talking Therapies, or third-sector services. You might be supporting young adults or international students while navigating short-term models, organisational demands and increasing clinical complexity. You may be holding clinical risk, leadership responsibility or self-doubt alongside your role and looking for supervision that offers structure, reflection and an understanding of both therapeutic and service-level pressures.
Clinical supervision from a former Senior Counselling Service Manager.
You may be a person-centred placement counsellor, qualified practitioner, or counselling service manager working in higher education, Talking Therapies, or third-sector services. You might be supporting young adults or international students while navigating short-term models, organisational demands and increasing clinical complexity. You may be holding clinical risk, leadership responsibility or self-doubt alongside your role and looking for supervision that offers structure, reflection and an understanding of both therapeutic and service-level pressures.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
Life can become overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, grief, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties or major life changes begin to affect how you feel, think and cope day to day. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. You may also be navigating immigration, cultural identity, family expectations, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, or the search for safety and belonging. I offer a warm, thoughtful and evidence-based space to help you feel understood and supported.
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.
As a bilingual therapist in English and Vietnamese, I offer a reflective and compassionate space where clients can explore identity, belonging, trauma, and life transitions.
I practise from an existential perspective, which means I help clients explore the deeper aspects of life: meaning, freedom, responsibility, and choice. Therapy with me is a space where you can reflect openly on what it means to be you, and how you want to live your life the best you can.
As a bilingual therapist in English and Vietnamese, I offer a reflective and compassionate space where clients can explore identity, belonging, trauma, and life transitions.
I practise from an existential perspective, which means I help clients explore the deeper aspects of life: meaning, freedom, responsibility, and choice. Therapy with me is a space where you can reflect openly on what it means to be you, and how you want to live your life the best you can.
I provide affordable online therapy for Muslim and South Asian women navigating modern partner search and family expectations.
I am a female Muslim therapist and British Muslim psychotherapist offering modern, affordable therapy to women seeking culturally sensitive support. Based in East London, I work online with clients across London and the UK. As a modern Muslim therapist, I understand the realities of growing up between cultures. I support women with anxiety, self-criticism, family and relationship difficulties, marriage, divorce, parents and in-laws, identity issues and low self-esteem. I understand the impact of culture and family expectations on emotional wellbeing, particularly for second-generation British Muslim women.
I provide affordable online therapy for Muslim and South Asian women navigating modern partner search and family expectations.
I am a female Muslim therapist and British Muslim psychotherapist offering modern, affordable therapy to women seeking culturally sensitive support. Based in East London, I work online with clients across London and the UK. As a modern Muslim therapist, I understand the realities of growing up between cultures. I support women with anxiety, self-criticism, family and relationship difficulties, marriage, divorce, parents and in-laws, identity issues and low self-esteem. I understand the impact of culture and family expectations on emotional wellbeing, particularly for second-generation British Muslim women.
Does this feel like you?
You’re holding it together on the outside…
But inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly falling apart.
Maybe you’re:
Constantly overthinking or feeling anxious
Struggling with past trauma that won’t “just go away”
Dealing with loss, grief, or a life change you didn’t expect.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or not like yourself anymore.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll focus on helping you build confidence, process and overcome what you are going through.
Does this feel like you?
You’re holding it together on the outside…
But inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly falling apart.
Maybe you’re:
Constantly overthinking or feeling anxious
Struggling with past trauma that won’t “just go away”
Dealing with loss, grief, or a life change you didn’t expect.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or not like yourself anymore.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll focus on helping you build confidence, process and overcome what you are going through.
Having worked specifically with the south Asian community, I have an excellent understanding of the culture and customs.
Welcome to my profile, my name is Shamsa Aslam, and I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a diverse range of clients. In our sessions together, you will have a secure environment to express yourself openly, free from any judgment. Clients often bring forth an initial issue, but through our discussions, additional underlying concerns often emerge. Together, we can collaboratively unravel and understand any emotions and feelings that may be causing you stress and discomfort.
Having worked specifically with the south Asian community, I have an excellent understanding of the culture and customs.
Welcome to my profile, my name is Shamsa Aslam, and I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a diverse range of clients. In our sessions together, you will have a secure environment to express yourself openly, free from any judgment. Clients often bring forth an initial issue, but through our discussions, additional underlying concerns often emerge. Together, we can collaboratively unravel and understand any emotions and feelings that may be causing you stress and discomfort.
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.
At this time of year, life can feel heavier, routines can feel harder, and small challenges can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck, uncertain, or anxious about what’s ahead. Low self-esteem, life changes, or pressure to “have it all together” can leave you questioning yourself. You want a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, be heard without judgment, and take manageable steps forward, feeling understood, encouraged, and more in control of your life.
At this time of year, life can feel heavier, routines can feel harder, and small challenges can feel overwhelming. You might be feeling stuck, uncertain, or anxious about what’s ahead. Low self-esteem, life changes, or pressure to “have it all together” can leave you questioning yourself. You want a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, be heard without judgment, and take manageable steps forward, feeling understood, encouraged, and more in control of your life.
FAQ - Asian Counselling
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.