Muslim Counselling in Glasgow
My ideal clients are individuals or couples who feel emotionally or relationally stuck, unsettled, or caught in painful patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, shame, trauma, loss, intimacy difficulties, trust ruptures, family conflict, or repeated arguments that no longer feel workable. Often they come at a point of rupture or transition, or simply because something doesn’t feel right. They want greater clarity, emotional freedom, stronger boundaries, deeper understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples who feel emotionally or relationally stuck, unsettled, or caught in painful patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, shame, trauma, loss, intimacy difficulties, trust ruptures, family conflict, or repeated arguments that no longer feel workable. Often they come at a point of rupture or transition, or simply because something doesn’t feel right. They want greater clarity, emotional freedom, stronger boundaries, deeper understanding, and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
I know how daunting this first step can be. Reaching out for help from a stranger can be very nerve-wracking. However, during our time together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship, one that you may find solace in. I work with clients from all backgrounds and I offer support for adults and young people aged 11+. I support clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, self-harm, family conflict, women’s cultural issues, eating disorders and anger management. In particular, I am highly experienced in working within the south asian community.
I know how daunting this first step can be. Reaching out for help from a stranger can be very nerve-wracking. However, during our time together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship, one that you may find solace in. I work with clients from all backgrounds and I offer support for adults and young people aged 11+. I support clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, self-harm, family conflict, women’s cultural issues, eating disorders and anger management. In particular, I am highly experienced in working within the south asian community.
I offer a Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. If you are searching for a Therapist then it is likely that you are feeling some kind of emotional distress, dissatisfaction, emptiness or a lack of purpose. From time to time virtually everyone will experience life events that cause significant distress. These events maybe recent or may have occurred many years ago. Counselling and Psychotherapy are not only helpful for big traumatic life events but can also be beneficial when you are feeling ‘stuck’ or at a ‘cross roads’ point in your life. I work with individuals and offer couples therapy.
I offer a Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. If you are searching for a Therapist then it is likely that you are feeling some kind of emotional distress, dissatisfaction, emptiness or a lack of purpose. From time to time virtually everyone will experience life events that cause significant distress. These events maybe recent or may have occurred many years ago. Counselling and Psychotherapy are not only helpful for big traumatic life events but can also be beneficial when you are feeling ‘stuck’ or at a ‘cross roads’ point in your life. I work with individuals and offer couples therapy.
Hi, I'm Aisha, the director of Illuminated Thinking and a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in adult mental health. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice, where we understand that sometimes everyone needs a little extra support to navigate psychological pain and build resilience for the future. At Illuminated Thinking, my welcoming and friendly practice serves as your safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Here, you can delve into the present, learn from the past, and focus on becoming the person you aspire to be.
Hi, I'm Aisha, the director of Illuminated Thinking and a dedicated clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in adult mental health. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice, where we understand that sometimes everyone needs a little extra support to navigate psychological pain and build resilience for the future. At Illuminated Thinking, my welcoming and friendly practice serves as your safe space to explore, heal, and grow. Here, you can delve into the present, learn from the past, and focus on becoming the person you aspire to be.
Hello. I am Fazeela Ashraf, an accredited, professional Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I am an Integrative Therapist. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches to therapy. This means that I use a combination of therapies and provide an individualized, tailor-made approach for my clients to help them in the best way possible. I work in collaboration with my clients, allowing, if desired, solution-focused or long term therapy to be undertaken. I like to work at my client’s pace, providing them with an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space to explore what truly matters to them.
Hello. I am Fazeela Ashraf, an accredited, professional Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I am an Integrative Therapist. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches to therapy. This means that I use a combination of therapies and provide an individualized, tailor-made approach for my clients to help them in the best way possible. I work in collaboration with my clients, allowing, if desired, solution-focused or long term therapy to be undertaken. I like to work at my client’s pace, providing them with an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space to explore what truly matters to them.
Are you seeking clarity, calm, and a deeper connection with yourself?
I support individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, whether from trauma, stress, or life transitions. My approach blends neurofeedback, somatic therapy, breath work and holistic techniques to restore balance, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Together, we’ll reconnect mind and body, deepen self-awareness, and create space for healing. If you’re ready for personalized, integrative care that supports lasting transformation, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Are you seeking clarity, calm, and a deeper connection with yourself?
I support individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, whether from trauma, stress, or life transitions. My approach blends neurofeedback, somatic therapy, breath work and holistic techniques to restore balance, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Together, we’ll reconnect mind and body, deepen self-awareness, and create space for healing. If you’re ready for personalized, integrative care that supports lasting transformation, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Our journey through life can be rough at times, and when that happens it’s healthy to get a little support. It can be overwhelming to do everything alone, so taking a moment to express ourselves to a professional and empathetic CBT therapist can make a great difference in our lives. My effectiveness as a therapist stems from empathetic listening, genuine compassion, and a non-judgemental attitude. The ability to establish a trusting therapeutic alliance creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Our journey through life can be rough at times, and when that happens it’s healthy to get a little support. It can be overwhelming to do everything alone, so taking a moment to express ourselves to a professional and empathetic CBT therapist can make a great difference in our lives. My effectiveness as a therapist stems from empathetic listening, genuine compassion, and a non-judgemental attitude. The ability to establish a trusting therapeutic alliance creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties, and I love working with children, teens, families and couples. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I further believe the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity and collaboration that feels safe and supportive. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviours, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and end-of-life/ terminal diagnosis related challenges.
I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties, and I love working with children, teens, families and couples. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting you to be the author of your own life. I further believe the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity and collaboration that feels safe and supportive. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviours, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and end-of-life/ terminal diagnosis related challenges.
Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
Therapy requires bravery, vulnerability, and self-love. Sometimes it is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life, but it can be the most rewarding. As a Cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I help people understand how the stories they have created about themselves impact their lives today, and what they can do to create a new story. The overall aim of therapy is to support you to explore your difficulties in a safe space and achieve the goals that you identify. My practice is centred on trust, empathy and empowerment.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
As a psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to supporting people who are seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth through therapy. I have particular experience in working with those navigating significant life transitions—whether that be aging, divorce or separation, illness, grief, career shifts, or questions of meaning and purpose. My aim is to provide a safe and reflective space where these challenges can be explored with care and openness.
As a psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to supporting people who are seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth through therapy. I have particular experience in working with those navigating significant life transitions—whether that be aging, divorce or separation, illness, grief, career shifts, or questions of meaning and purpose. My aim is to provide a safe and reflective space where these challenges can be explored with care and openness.
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Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Systemic Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Systemic Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
Taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous decision and finding the right therapist is a vital part of that process.
This work is personal for me. I know what it means to feel lost and I also know it’s possible to find your way forward. It’s what led me to discover the tools that built my resilience and it’s what fuels my commitment to helping others do the same.
My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your own challenges and discover the strategies that can help you live more freely and fully.
Taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous decision and finding the right therapist is a vital part of that process.
This work is personal for me. I know what it means to feel lost and I also know it’s possible to find your way forward. It’s what led me to discover the tools that built my resilience and it’s what fuels my commitment to helping others do the same.
My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your own challenges and discover the strategies that can help you live more freely and fully.
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I appreciate how daunting it is to trust a stranger and be vulnerable with them; taking this first step is extremely brave! I truly believe we can find meaning in our suffering, and hope to provide an authentic experience where you feel held, heard and safe. I came into this role as I genuinely care about human suffering and hold great empathy towards all. Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can. Through knowing yourself you will be able to understand your reactions and how to bring about peace in yourself.
I appreciate how daunting it is to trust a stranger and be vulnerable with them; taking this first step is extremely brave! I truly believe we can find meaning in our suffering, and hope to provide an authentic experience where you feel held, heard and safe. I came into this role as I genuinely care about human suffering and hold great empathy towards all. Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can. Through knowing yourself you will be able to understand your reactions and how to bring about peace in yourself.
Do you struggle with low mood. Do you have difficulties with worry, trauma, OCD, Panic or Phobias? Do you sometimes feel like you are not good enough or are there days when nothing seems to be going well. That is common to many people where avoidance and hiding away feels like the best option. That can actually cause more distress in the long run.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I have helped numerous people who have been through the above difficult situations by using CBT. We work on identifying patterns of behaviours, link them to your past and break the vicious cycles.
Contact me today and we can start your journey!
Do you struggle with low mood. Do you have difficulties with worry, trauma, OCD, Panic or Phobias? Do you sometimes feel like you are not good enough or are there days when nothing seems to be going well. That is common to many people where avoidance and hiding away feels like the best option. That can actually cause more distress in the long run.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I have helped numerous people who have been through the above difficult situations by using CBT. We work on identifying patterns of behaviours, link them to your past and break the vicious cycles.
Contact me today and we can start your journey!
Starting therapy can seem daunting and scary at first. But it's the first step you have taken to embark on this journey. Feeling isolated and not able to make sense of the world around you? Questioning all that you have grown up with? Racing thoughts constantly clouding your mind? Feeling detached, anxious or upset? Not sure how to process what you are experiencing? All this seems pretty overwhelming but more common than you think. Through acceptance and kindness why not allow yourself to be able to make sense of all this through therapy. Let each session speak for itself and discover different parts of yourself.
Starting therapy can seem daunting and scary at first. But it's the first step you have taken to embark on this journey. Feeling isolated and not able to make sense of the world around you? Questioning all that you have grown up with? Racing thoughts constantly clouding your mind? Feeling detached, anxious or upset? Not sure how to process what you are experiencing? All this seems pretty overwhelming but more common than you think. Through acceptance and kindness why not allow yourself to be able to make sense of all this through therapy. Let each session speak for itself and discover different parts of yourself.
Hi I'm Paula,
If you are seeking a kind and compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your own healing journey, you've come to the right place. We all have a story that matters and deserves to be heard. My role as a therapist, is to help you to recognise your ability to heal.
I am a person centred counsellor and enjoy using this approach to enable clients to re-discover what happiness looks like in their world. Most of the time we only talk about the every day parts of our life. Therapy is a space to shine a light on where we wish to go next. Getting started isn't easy but with the right support you can move forward.
Hi I'm Paula,
If you are seeking a kind and compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your own healing journey, you've come to the right place. We all have a story that matters and deserves to be heard. My role as a therapist, is to help you to recognise your ability to heal.
I am a person centred counsellor and enjoy using this approach to enable clients to re-discover what happiness looks like in their world. Most of the time we only talk about the every day parts of our life. Therapy is a space to shine a light on where we wish to go next. Getting started isn't easy but with the right support you can move forward.
I have over 20 years of experience of working in the NHS. While the people I work with have been labelled with the whole range of diagnoses used in adult mental health services, I largely understand these difficulties as consequences of and attempts to survive traumatic experiences.
I work with individual needs drawing on different approaches, to allow us to make sense of your experiences, process emotions in relation to these and create new narratives. I aim to develop a collaborative relationship through setting goals, eliciting feedback throughout and respecting and validating your experience of your inner world and life.
I have over 20 years of experience of working in the NHS. While the people I work with have been labelled with the whole range of diagnoses used in adult mental health services, I largely understand these difficulties as consequences of and attempts to survive traumatic experiences.
I work with individual needs drawing on different approaches, to allow us to make sense of your experiences, process emotions in relation to these and create new narratives. I aim to develop a collaborative relationship through setting goals, eliciting feedback throughout and respecting and validating your experience of your inner world and life.
Everyone has a unique reason for starting their therapy journey: feeling stuck, desiring to change but not knowing how, or simply wanting to explore oneself. Whatever brings you to therapy, my approach is to walk along with you in understanding your needs, struggles and simply: you. In my experience, getting to know who you are brings inner peace and leads to more fulfilling relationships with others. Background and culture can play a significant role in this journey, which is why I invite clients to explore any and all aspects of their identity.
Everyone has a unique reason for starting their therapy journey: feeling stuck, desiring to change but not knowing how, or simply wanting to explore oneself. Whatever brings you to therapy, my approach is to walk along with you in understanding your needs, struggles and simply: you. In my experience, getting to know who you are brings inner peace and leads to more fulfilling relationships with others. Background and culture can play a significant role in this journey, which is why I invite clients to explore any and all aspects of their identity.
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Muslim Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist will be respectful of faith, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disabilities, or anything that is relevant to an individual’s reasons for seeking therapy. This mental health practitioner will therefore be able to recognize the role of faith in a client’s life, and they can appreciate the cultural values and beliefs of others. Cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapist may enhance the possibility of a strong therapeutic bond, even if the clinician does not have an extensive understanding of a client’s background before therapy begins.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Muslim clients?
It is best to ask directly whether a therapist has worked with Muslim clients, and if so, the extent to which cultural or religious principles factored into their work together. You can also ask whether a therapist who is familiar with Islamic practices, values, and beliefs incorporates them into their professional work, and if so, how. If the therapist does not have a sufficient knowledge base, they may well know and can refer you to someone who has such experience.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
It is not necessary for a therapist to share one’s exact religious background for therapy to be successful. A qualified and culturally sensitive therapist will appreciate diversity within the Muslim community as well as diversity overall, and will have a sense of how religious and cultural issues can contribute to mental health. In addition, a good therapist would be willing to learn from their clients.
How do I recognise an effective Muslim therapist?
Like all therapists, a Muslim therapist who is effective will have the requisite training and expertise in evidence-based techniques, as well as the ability to connect with you on a personal level. An effective Muslim therapist may also demonstrate a clear understanding of your cultural background and faith. A therapist with such cultural sensitivity will set the stage for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of the Muslim faith?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health providers who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist with a similar background. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists identified as Muslim is limited, the directory will also show therapists with extensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.