Hello, I'm Maryam.

Why I do this work

I've always been curious about what people mean when they say "it's fine", especially when the next sentence starts with "Actually…". That curiosity drew me to psychology, and to the way family, culture and faith can shape what we feel able to say out loud.

What still moves me is the moment someone hears themselves say something honest and thinks, "Oh, that's what's been bothering me." Sometimes that one sentence helps you see a choice you couldn't see before.

"You can start halfway through the story. We'll find the beginning together."

What working with me is like

Our sessions are conversations, not interrogations. I'll listen carefully, ask questions with curiosity rather than judgment, and be honest with you. You're always welcome to ask me questions in return, about the process, my approach, or why I'm asking something.

I'll respect your pace and your boundaries. If there's something you're not ready to talk about, that's okay. And if something isn't working for you, I'd genuinely like to know, so we can adjust it together.

My style is warm, curious and gently direct. There's room for a bit of humour, but mostly I'll listen, ask questions, and every now and then say, "Hang on, can we go back to that thing you just brushed past?"

The values that guide me

• Respect for who you are. Your culture, faith, identity, language and traditions are part of your story, and they are welcome here.
• Confidentiality. What you share is private, within clear professional limits that I'll always explain openly.
• Honesty and transparency. You'll always know what we're doing, why, and what it costs.
• Collaboration. You're the expert on your own life. We work things out together.