My Approach

In therapy, different things work for different people. I am trained in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, so I draw upon various theories and perspectives. I have a flexible approach and endeavour to tailor the therapy I offer to each person I work with.

Some of us are used to talking about our feelings; some of us are not; others like to use images, music, objects and creative ways to help us capture an experience and connect with deeper feelings. I welcome all of these elements in our work together.

My approach is informed by:

• a belief that the relationship or ‘alliance’ that we build together is often the key to healing and growth; things may happen in our relationship that resonate with your wider experiences in life.
• an understanding that the past - in particular, our childhood - impacts our lives in ways we are sometimes unaware of and can hold us back from living more fulfilling lives.
• a recognition that the way that society oppresses and marginalises people due to gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, disability and other dynamics of power has a significant impact on our psychological well-being.
• an awareness of the role of our bodies in getting in touch with our feelings; how our relationship to our body is impacted by our life experiences.

About Me

Hi, my name is Ammar (he/him). I am a therapist based in London. As you can tell from my name - Ammar Terence Al-Ghabban - I am of mixed heritage. I’ve spent most of my life in London. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher for twenty years. For seven years, I visited over 45 schools nationwide as a mental health consultant, promoting well-being.

I was awarded a MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling at the The Minster Centre, ‘one of Europe’s leading integrative psychotherapy and counselling training institutes’. I am also a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and a practitioner member of BAATN (The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network).

I worked as a counsellor at a university counselling service for two years. I now see people in my private practice. I provide therapeutic support at both the UK Covid-19 and Post Office inquiries.

I have received specialist training in various areas, including:

Gender, Sexual & Relationship Diversity; Trauma; Childhood Sexual Abuse; Domestic Violence; Suicide & Self-harm; Death & Bereavement; Eating Disorders; Psychiatric Assessments & Severe Presentations; Working with Adolescents; Family & Belonging.

I have a personal interest in the following areas:

Anxiety; Depression; Work-related stress; Cultural Issues; Race & Racism; Mixed heritage identity; Polyamory / Non-Monogamy; Self-Compassion; Inner-Judge; Parenting; Young People; ADHD; Social media use; Mental distress associated with having unconventional beliefs & experiences; Political activism.

I work with

• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Employment Difficulties
• Family
• Gender
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sexual Abuse
• Spirituality
• Step Families
• Stress
• Terminal Illness
• Transgender
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling