Positive Change
I am here to provide support.
I am Zahra, a Muslim British immigrant and a mother of two boys living thousands of miles away from my family and friends. I am married to a busy IT professional, so I often have to juggle my responsibilities as a mother and homemaker with the demands of raising my children.
Despite the challenges, I have built a new life for myself and my family from scratch. It's been a long and often challenging journey, but I have been determined to create a home and a community that we can all be proud of.
I have dealt with everything from weather-related issues to the emotional ups and downs of raising my children. But I have persevered, brick by brick, building a new life for us all. I faced challenges like cultural adjustment, employment, childcare, education, and social isolation. These challenges affected me and my young children, who had to navigate these obstacles while building a new life in a foreign country. Though some might call me a "super mom", I know that I am just doing what any mother would do in my position: putting my family first and working hard to make a better life for us all.
Growth & Healing
Despite the blessings in my life, I struggled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. However, I refused to give up on myself and sought opportunities for self-improvement. I attended seminars, training sessions, and therapy. I have volunteered in different organisations. Despite the challenges, I pushed on and eventually discovered my true calling as a certified counsellor. I learned to channel my anger into progress and communicate my boundaries by saying "no" to things that weighed me down. Today, I am fulfilled and inspired to share my journey with others who may be struggling.
Begin your path towards healing
The fire in me burns bright with the desire to help others reclaim their sense of purpose and fulfilment. Through my extensive and rigorous training, I couldn't help but notice how the fundamental concepts of coaching and counselling perfectly align with my deeply rooted Islamic values. This harmony was both reassuring and refreshing. In short, counselling and faith have transformed my journey, fostering healing, growth, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Employing the tools that once helped me overcome my struggles and achieve my goals, I now use my knowledge and experience with my clients. Together, we work towards positively changing their lives, one step at a time, with the guidance of Allah (SWT).
My Approach
We believe in taking a client-centered approach to counseling, where we work collaboratively with our clients to identify their goals and develop a personalized plan for treatment.