My Approach

My approach is relational, integrative and trauma-informed, shaped by decades of working across schools, charities, health settings, bereavement services and private practice. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss, relationship difficulties, stress, self-esteem or you simply feel “stuck”, I work collaboratively with you at your pace, helping you feel seen, heard and supported
My practice is rooted in a relational and humanistic foundation, drawing on:
• Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrative)
• Embodied Relational Therapy
• Mindfulness, Breathwork and Body-based Awareness
• Bereavement & Loss specialist experience
• Trauma-sensitive, attachment-informed practice
• Online therapy (fully trained, Distinction)

You’re the expert of your experience. My role is to offer a reflective, nurturing and containing space where you can process emotions, explore patterns, and feel supported as you navigate life’s challenges.

Finding the right therapist is important. If you feel drawn to working together, I offer an initial conversation where we can explore what you’re looking for, get a sense of each other, and see whether my approach feels like a good fit.

About Me

I’m Taj, a UKCP-registered Psychotherapist, MBACP Counsellor and NCPS Senior Accredited practitioner with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and professionals. I offer a calm, grounded, compassionate space where you can explore what’s happening in your life, deepen self-understanding, and move towards meaningful change.

My career spans more than two decades, including:
• Extensive private practice with adults and young people (since 2004)
• 15+ years as a school counsellor across primary and secondary settings
• Specialist work in bereavement, substance misuse, sexual health, mental health, and youth services
• Senior roles including project supervision, training delivery, group facilitation and safeguarding
• Long-standing involvement in mindfulness, relational and embodied approaches

This breadth enables me to meet clients where they are, bringing depth, sensitivity and grounded clinical experience.

I am also an experienced Clinical Supervisor offering individual and group supervision for:
• Qualified therapists
• Trainee counsellors
• CYP practitioners
• School-based counsellors
• Charity/agency counsellors
• Online practitioners

I currently supervise across multiple organisations, including Kooth PLC, Blue Smile, Dream Arts, Kingston Women’s Centre, Men’s Wellbeing Centre, Bedfordshire Open Door and private supervisees. My supervision integrates reflective practice, safeguarding, ethical awareness and practitioner wellbeing. Areas I commonly support include:
• Anxiety, stress & overwhelm
• Depression & low mood
• Bereavement, grief & loss
• Relationship issues & family dynamics
• Low self-esteem & confidence
• Life transitions & identity
• Work pressure, burnout & emotional fatigue
• Childhood experiences impacting the present
• Addiction within the family
• Trauma, grounding and emotional regulation

I work with

• Companies
• Groups
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transpersonal Psychotherapist