Asian Therapists in Wakefield
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
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.
I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor and registered with BACP.
Finding the right support is a courageous first step. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a partnership or working through the internal weight of past experiences, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to help you rediscover balance. With rich clinical experience, my practice focuses on helping individuals and couples move from a state of "surviving" to "thriving."
I specialize in supporting clients through intricate mental health landscapes and relationship dynamics: Couples Counselling, Neurodiversity & Mental Health, • • Emotional Resilience
I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor and registered with BACP.
Finding the right support is a courageous first step. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a partnership or working through the internal weight of past experiences, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based space to help you rediscover balance. With rich clinical experience, my practice focuses on helping individuals and couples move from a state of "surviving" to "thriving."
I specialize in supporting clients through intricate mental health landscapes and relationship dynamics: Couples Counselling, Neurodiversity & Mental Health, • • Emotional Resilience
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS).
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS).
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
I am an experienced, well-established BACP registered, and NCPS accredited registrant counsellor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience in private practice in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I accept private clients, including those covered by BUPA and AVIVA, offering face-to-face and online sessions. Whilst my focus is on anxiety and stress management, I have extensive experience in supporting clients through issues related to abuse, addiction, and bereavement. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to help clients develop practical strategies to regain control of their lives and find peace.
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I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Alongside other areas, I can work with managers, coaches and referees to deal with stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Alongside other areas, I can work with managers, coaches and referees to deal with stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
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.
Have things been happened to you lately that you felt that you would need to talk about it to a professional to make sense of your situation and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself? My areas of interests are life transitions and new identity. Whether you are starting university or studying abroad, starting a new job, losing a loved one, divorce/relationship breakdown, moving to a new country, becoming a mum or child/children leaving home (empty nest), retirement. Or any changes that have affecting you. What it meant for you and what it is your new identity because of these changes.
Have things been happened to you lately that you felt that you would need to talk about it to a professional to make sense of your situation and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself? My areas of interests are life transitions and new identity. Whether you are starting university or studying abroad, starting a new job, losing a loved one, divorce/relationship breakdown, moving to a new country, becoming a mum or child/children leaving home (empty nest), retirement. Or any changes that have affecting you. What it meant for you and what it is your new identity because of these changes.
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.
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.
Hi, I’m Flora, an accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I specialise in relationship with self and boundaries, neurodiversity, parenthood and family dynamics, bereavement, uprooting and relocation, and life transitions. I understand that life can sometimes feel deeply lonely — no one experiences things exactly as we do. In therapy, I seek to understand your experiences as they genuinely feel to you, to ease the pain of loneliness, offer gentle insight into how past experiences may shape your patterns of feeling, acting, and relating, and explore the possibility of change and growth together.
Hi, I’m Flora, an accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I specialise in relationship with self and boundaries, neurodiversity, parenthood and family dynamics, bereavement, uprooting and relocation, and life transitions. I understand that life can sometimes feel deeply lonely — no one experiences things exactly as we do. In therapy, I seek to understand your experiences as they genuinely feel to you, to ease the pain of loneliness, offer gentle insight into how past experiences may shape your patterns of feeling, acting, and relating, and explore the possibility of change and growth together.
Are you carrying a lot of stress on your own and feel unhappy or anxious? Maybe you keep finding yourself in relationships that don't make you happy or make you feel insecure or resentful? Maybe you get overwhelmed by trauma or painful experiences from your past? These could be new problems or problems you've been struggling with for a long time. We all have mental health needs and we don't have to suffer alone. With over 20 years of experience I am here to help you get your life back on track. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapist and work in the NHS and in private healthcare.
Are you carrying a lot of stress on your own and feel unhappy or anxious? Maybe you keep finding yourself in relationships that don't make you happy or make you feel insecure or resentful? Maybe you get overwhelmed by trauma or painful experiences from your past? These could be new problems or problems you've been struggling with for a long time. We all have mental health needs and we don't have to suffer alone. With over 20 years of experience I am here to help you get your life back on track. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapist and work in the NHS and in private healthcare.
Well done! You have taken the first step towards a positive change. The first step of accepting and admitting you need support, and you are not alone. Everyone experiences some form of mental health issues in their lifetime, including myself! The next step is for you to decide what you are going to do about it. Are you going to let it affect your life or are you going to get the help you need? As a Cognitive Behavioural therapist, I work with you, in a one-to-one setting. The aim is, essentially, to ‘re-wire’ your thought patterns, feelings and behaviour through various therapeutic techniques.
Well done! You have taken the first step towards a positive change. The first step of accepting and admitting you need support, and you are not alone. Everyone experiences some form of mental health issues in their lifetime, including myself! The next step is for you to decide what you are going to do about it. Are you going to let it affect your life or are you going to get the help you need? As a Cognitive Behavioural therapist, I work with you, in a one-to-one setting. The aim is, essentially, to ‘re-wire’ your thought patterns, feelings and behaviour through various therapeutic techniques.
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 …
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.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or caught in patterns that no longer seem to make sense. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling with anxiety, finding relationships difficult, coping with grief or facing a significant life transition. You may even know what you want to change but have no idea where to begin.
I work with adults, including university and international students, who are looking for more than symptom relief. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships connect, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or caught in patterns that no longer seem to make sense. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling with anxiety, finding relationships difficult, coping with grief or facing a significant life transition. You may even know what you want to change but have no idea where to begin.
I work with adults, including university and international students, who are looking for more than symptom relief. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships connect, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
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.
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.
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.
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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.