“It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.”
– Carl Rogers
Our therapists
Ahmed Tomal (MBACP)
"Being listened to by someone who understands makes it possible for persons to listen more accurately to themselves, with greater empathy towards their own experiences, their own vaguely felt meanings.
- Carl Rogers
Hi, my name is Ahmed Tomal and I am the founder of Tawfiq Therapy. Tawfiq Therapy is a private practice that provides face to face counselling in both East and West London, as well as online and over the telephone.
My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to be more at peace within yourself.
I specialise in providing counselling for Muslims who want to overcome their anxiety, manage their anger and learn more about themselves. However, I welcome, enjoy and have experience in working with people from all walks of life. I’m qualified and trained in supporting people with a variety of mental health and relationship issues through counselling & psychotherapy.
I provide a non judgmental space where the individual can begin their journey of self exploration. Supporting them as they navigate through their past and present experiences, to a destination of self love and compassion. I believe that one of the most important relationships that we have is the one with ourselves.
Please feel free to contact me for an initial assessment session, so we can discuss how we can possibly work together.
Qualified
Working with a BACP qualified Counsellor means that you are working with someone who has completed a structured and accredited programme of learning that has been designed specifically for bettering mental health and personal wellbeing.
Confidential
The client counsellor relationship is bound by confidentiality leaving you with the assurance that what you share in the room will remain there.
Professional
I provide a warm and non judgmental space that is ideal for you to explore your deepest experiences and discover your true self. Your agenda and interests are at the forefront of the work that we do.
Raja Mansi (MBACP)
Qualifications and trainings
I have a Master’s in Psychology, alongside a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. I am also registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their code of ethics within my practice.
Languages other than English
Arabic
My approach
I am a BACP-registered integrative counsellor. I believe we are all unique which necessitates that therapy is different for everyone. As an integrative therapist, I strive to provide a tailored approach to individual counselling. I respect and value my client’s experience, I work with compassion and believe therapy is an empowering space where my clients can explore their feelings and work through their emotions to gain valuable insight.
How integrative counselling works
My integrative method of working draws on concepts from the psychodynamic and person-centred models of therapy. I put therapeutic relationship at the centre of the therapeutic work and my approach helps my clients create a new perspective, find ways of relating to internal conflicts and achieve a balance.
Many people feel anxious coming to counselling for the first time and worry they won’t know what to say. I provide the space to talk and, together with my clients, we explore what brought them to counselling, what’s happening in their life, their needs, their challenges, what changes they would like to make and what is holding them back. Therapy enables us to make different choices through understanding where we are at and exploring our thoughts and feelings.
My practice is safe, confidential, and non-judgmental. I offer individual, face-to-face and online therapy sessions. As a client you get to decide if you want short-term therapy (between 6-12 sessions) or long-term/open-ended therapy sessions.
I work with clients (16+) from different ethnic backgrounds. The first session allows my client to find out how we might work together, and what they want out of the therapy.
Qualified
Working with a BACP qualified Counsellor means that you are working with someone who has completed a structured and accredited programme of learning that has been designed specifically for bettering mental health and personal wellbeing.
Confidential
The client counsellor relationship is bound by confidentiality leaving you with the assurance that what you share in the room will remain there.
Professional
I provide a warm and non judgmental space that is ideal for you to explore your deepest experiences and discover your true self. Your agenda and interests are at the forefront of the work that we do.
"He who knows himself is truly happy"
- al-Ghazali
9 Benefits of Counselling
- Greater Understanding of Self
- Increased Confidence
- Less Anxiety
- Regaining Emotional Balance
- Stress Relief
- Trauma Resolution
- Better Relationships
- Increased Assertiveness
- Ability to Set Boundaries
"The PAINS YOU FEEL ARE MESSENGERS. LISTEN TO THEM"
- ruMI
Resources on mental health
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