Dr Shabana Shafiq

Dr. Shabana offers a warm, non-judgmental space for adults across the lifespan, including young adults, older adults, students, and professionals, who are navigating complex emotions and life transitions. She specializes in supporting individuals through anxiety, grief, loss, low self-esteem, emotional turmoil, and feelings of loneliness or social isolation, alongside deep concerns related to racial and cultural identity, age-related crises, and the pain of betrayal, breakup, and divorce. With a person-centred foundation, Dr. Shabana flexibly integrates various psychological models, adapting therapy to meet each client's unique needs and cultural background. Clients can expect a collaborative journey where past experiences and their present impact are deeply explored, balanced with guidance, practical tools, and reflective exercises to foster clarity and self-understanding. She empowers clients by helping them reframe challenges, encouraging them to discover their own solutions, and providing resources to build resilience and prevent relapse. Dr. Shabana is particularly experienced with individuals facing long-term health conditions, disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and those from ethnic and cultural communities, always upholding ethical, respectful, and inclusive values. Her clients often describe her as a steady, attentive, and intuitive therapist who helps them feel profoundly heard, understood, and equipped to navigate their challenges and move towards a more fulfilling life.