About Me

I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. There is nothing “wrong” with you — your emotions, thoughts, and struggles make sense in the context of your life.

My story

I originally wanted to become a psychologist. During my bachelor’s degree I developed an interest in social psychology, which I pursued as a specialisation during my master’s program. I wanted to understand people across different backgrounds and lived experiences.

My life took an unexpected turn when I learnt about Islam and I became Muslim. It felt like the only honest path forward – the one that made sense of everything I believed about the world and my place in it.

I moved to Ireland with my husband, and over the first seven years we moved eight times within the country. When our children were born, I chose to be a stay-at-home mother. I know it was a privilege, but I also think those were the hardest years of my life.

Over time I missed having a different kind of challenge, one where I could grow personally and professionally. When my children stated school, I began exploring in what ways I could build on my psychology degrees and start working. I also started attending personal therapy, because I felt lonely and unfulfilled as a mother. I realised in therapy that my low confidence and self-esteem were triggered by my resurfacing grief – years after losing my mother and more recently my stepmother. Working through this grief was so valuable and impactful. I started to accept myself, and I acknowledged the hard work I was doing as a mother.

Therapy also helped me to decide how to go on with my career. It wasn’t a straightforward journey, but I was drawn to counselling and psychotherapy, because I wanted to offer others what therapy gave me: clarity, relief, and the confidence that comes from finally being heard and understood.

Professional background

I hold a BA and an MA in Psychology, and an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, focusing on Cognitive Behavioural modalities.

I am a pre-accredited member of the Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP, membership number: MBR11986).

I am committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and learning.

My CPD courses so far this year (2026) included trainings focusing on cultural competence in therapeutic practice, cancer, illness, loss and bereavement, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. There is nothing “wrong” with you — your emotions, thoughts, and struggles make sense in the context of everything you are carrying.

Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about helping you understand yourself more clearly, so that you can make changes that actually feel possible.

It is a collaborative process, shaped around your experiences and priorities. We take time to understand your story, and gently look at what may help you feel more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.

Your faith, values, and cultural background are respected here. You will not need to explain or justify who you are, and your problems will not be blamed on your faith.

What it’s like to work with me

Clients often describe my presence as calm and reassuring. Sessions are structured enough to feel purposeful, but flexible enough to meet you where you are each week.

We explore emotions, thought patterns, relationships, and daily life – always with curiosity, not judgement. Together, we look for realistic and meaningful changes that feel possible within your life as it is – not as it “should” be.

A hadith that guides my work

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“If anyone relieves a Muslim believer from one of the hardships of this worldly life, Allah will relieve him of one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection.” (Muslim)