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Specialises in

• Applied Relaxation
• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT-BN)

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

If you've ever felt misunderstood in therapy, or like you have to explain your culture, faith, or identity, you're not alone. As a Muslim, British South-Asian Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I offer a space where you can feel understood from the start and focus on what really matters.
I have extensive experience working with people from all backgrounds.�I also understand what it's like to feel different, to not quite fit in, and at times to feel misunderstood, even by those closest to you. If this resonates, you're not alone. And things can change.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself?

You may have people around you, but still feel alone in what you're going through. Advice comes and goes, but the feelings remain.
You might be struggling with:
Anxiety, low mood, or constant overthinking
Afraid of being judged, rejected, or �found out�
Experiencing imposter syndrome or low self-confidence
Feeling pressure from family, culture, or expectations
Trying to make sense of your faith, identity, or sense of belonging
Finding it hard to leave the house or face others
Worrying about relationships, children, or the future
Feeling sad, lonely, empty, or hopeless

How I can help:
Reduce excessive worry and overthinking
Feel confident speaking to others, without replaying conversations
Manage panic attacks and regain a sense of control
Feel safe after trauma, move forward without feeling stuck in the past
Ease fears around health, illness, or dying
Cope with the emotional impact of long-term physical health conditions
Build confidence and trust in yourself
Work through intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviours
Improve mood, motivation, and hope for the future
Overcome specific fears such as blood, needles, or vomiting
Manage stress, perfectionism, and sleep difficulties

I bring both lived understanding and professional expertise. You won't need to over-explain cultural or faith-related experiences. I understand many of those layers, so we can focus on what's really going on for you.

What to expect
:
We'll start with an assessment and build a personalised plan tailored to you. I offer a safe, open space where you can feel heard, both in what you say and what may be harder to put into words. Our work is collaborative: you bring your lived experience, and I offer structured, practical tools to help you move forward.

While we may gently explore the past, our focus will be on the present- helping you understand patterns, cope more effectively, and create meaningful, lasting change. My aim is to help you build confidence and independence, so you can carry what you learn into your everyday life.

A therapist who gets it:

With nearly 20 years' experience in mental health, including over a decade in the NHS and a strong academic background, I bring both depth and practical expertise. I have also presented my research on mental health and therapies at the British Psychological Society (BPS).�

I co-founded Nurture & Bloom Talking Therapy to create a space where clients feel genuinely prioritised, not like a number, but like a person.

Clients often tell me they feel:
Safe and at ease early on
Able to open up without fear of judgement
Truly understood

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a sense of how it feels to talk with me, with no pressure or commitment. If you are still feeling unsure, have a look at my instagram page to get a better feel: www.instagram.com/nurtureandbloomtt/

Feel free to make contact over the phone or via email at: hello@nurtureandbloomtt.co.uk

Areas of interest

depression; generalised anxiety (worry); health anxiety; low self-esteem; obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); pain; panic; perfectionism; phobias; sleep; social anxiety; stress; tinnitus; emetophobia; trichotillomania; culture based CBT; long-term physical health conditions

cognitive restructuring (reframing); behavioural activation; thought records; exposure therapy; relaxation techniques; grounding; narrative exposure therapy; problem solving; behavioural experiments

Medical secretaries

• Zaynab Qureshi
• Nurture & Bloom Talking Therapy Wollaton Nottingham NG8 2AE
• 07956 041190
• hello@nurtureandbloomtt.co.uk