Mashiyat Anjum:
Trainee Integrative Therapist (BACP student member)
Hello and welcome! My name is Mashiyat Anjum and I am a trainee integrative therapist offering low-cost therapy and counselling at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston and Dalston, Hackney, London E8.
I am currently a student member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am working towards an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling at CPPD Counselling School.
I have completed training in different modalities of counselling. This includes Humanistic approaches such as ‘Person-Centred’, ‘Transactional Analysis (TA)’ and ‘Gestalt’, the Psychodynamic approach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also have an interest in Existential therapy.
My personal approach when working with clients depends on their individual circumstances and needs. Often, I use an integrative approach in therapy because I don’t agree with a rigid framework when working with people.
I may incorporate different techniques such as breathwork or meditation within my sessions if I think it would be beneficial, particularly when there is a lot of anxiety present.
My passion is people. My aim is to help my clients feel understood, validated and worthy, regardless of what they are carrying. I work with my clients in a collaborative style, towards the best possible outcomes, by conducting my sessions in a completely non-judgemental and empathetic way.
People may seek therapy for various reasons but I believe that one doesn’t need to have a defined goal when starting therapy. Mental health affects us all. As individuals, our unique ways of thinking and feeling for every personal experience has a causal effect on our behaviour and significantly impacts our lives.
Therapy can be used for exploration and to grow in self-awareness and self-actualisation. Self-actualisation is a psychological concept in which an individual reaches their full potential.
Healing from trauma can be really hard work and initially cause a lot of discomfort, but being vulnerable and allowing oneself to work with triggers and emotions is a strength in itself and takes huge courage.
I provide a safe and confidential space for my clients to feel comfortable and at ease.
I work with people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. I believe it is crucial to conduct therapeutic sessions in a culturally-sensitive manner.
I exert my efforts into understanding my clients’ personal experiences without forming any judgements or prejudices.
I am available for both short term and long term in-depth therapy and can conduct sessions both face to face or online (via Zoom, Skype, etc).
I look forward to hearing from you.