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Specialises in

• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• Behavioural Couples Therapy
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness based CBT
• Motivational Interviewing

• Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Compassionate, Faith & Culturally-Informed Support

Life's challenges don't always come with clear answers. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the impact of trauma and discrimination, you deserve support that truly understands your experience.

I am Dr Shirin Mustafa, a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy that honours your whole self�your culture, faith, identity, and lived experiences. With expertise in working with diverse communities and a deep understanding of how systemic inequalities affect mental health, I create a safe space where you can explore, heal, and grow.

I believe that true healing happens when therapy meets you where you are�acknowledging not just your symptoms, but your story, your strengths, and the context of your life.

As a Bangladeshi-Muslim woman working in East London's diverse communities, I understand the intersection of identity, culture, and mental health. My work bridges faith and psychology, tradition and modernity, individual well-being and community connection.

Since completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, I've dedicated my career to making psychological support accessible and genuinely helpful for communities historically underserved by mainstream mental health services.

Professional Credentials

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Hertfordshire

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Member of the British Psychological Society

Specialist training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

Specialist training in NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy)

Advanced training in trauma-informed practice and cultural adaptation of psychological interventions

Areas of interest

My Approach

I draw on evidence-based approaches, including:

Trauma-focused therapies - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy) for processing traumatic experiences

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Adapted to fit your cultural and spiritual framework

Narrative Therapy - Honouring your story and separating you from the problem

Systemic approaches - Understanding how relationships and wider systems shape our experiences

Trauma-informed practice - Recognising how past experiences affect present wellbeing

But more than any single approach, I believe in the power of a genuine therapeutic relationship. I work collaboratively, meaning we explore together what makes sense for you, drawing on your values, strengths, and hopes for the future.