About

About

Judgement or blaming is not the point. Understanding is.
~ Gabor Mate

Zuraya Rafique

My sensitivity and compassion as a counselor, and the analytical skills I learned during legal training enables me to understand situations cognitively, emotionally, with clinical know-how.

Over the past 15 years, I have refined my therapeutic skills and knowledge to working with symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I provide both individual and couples’ therapy. 

As a counsellor, I guide persons through a process of self-examination. I help them focus on their thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns. In addition, I explore with clients to discover resources within themselves. It is also important that I help provide them tools for everyday use. Doing so, clients find solutions, they heal and grow.

I use an integration of:
  • cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • emotion and compassion focused therapy
  • insight-oriented therapy e.g. Internal Family Systems
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Positive psychology-based approaches e.g. Hope Therapy
  • Islamic-based counselling

My approach is also holistic – I see the client as a whole person, exploring health, social, cultural/spiritual, physical well-being, and other areas that may promote or diminish their well-being or mental health.

I am trained and certified in the evidence-based approach of REBT-Tazkiyah An-Nafs (Mohd Zaharen, 2019). This model incorporates Imam Al-Ghazali’s Islamic counselling model (personal and spiritual purification). This model suits Muslim clients who prefer to combine an Islamic approach during therapy.

In my experience as a mental health professional, I have been honoured to work with a great diversity of adults who have struggled with a variety of concerns. I work with both local and expatriate clients.

I have a strong collaborative relationship with my clients. During sessions, we work together to address your concerns and your needs, keeping your privacy and best interest in mind. Bring all your hopes and pain and I will meet you right where you are.

INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES THERAPY
ISLAMIC COUNSELLING

In my 15 years of work as a mental health professional, I have been honoured to work with a great diversity of people who have struggled with a variety of concerns. I have been privileged to witness many people making positive changes in their lives. The work we do often focuses on relationship with one’s self and with others, emotional well-being, and giving meaning to life experiences. I work with both local and expatriate clients.

I find that counselling is most effective and successful when there is a strong collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist. This means respecting differences, being open and receptive in working together to a better you, for the life you want. Bring all your hopes and hurts and I will meet you right where you are.

Licensure

Registered and Licensed Counsellor, Malaysian Board of Counsellors (KB02724, PA01916) 

Education

Islamic Psychology & Counselling Certificate (Al-Balagh Academy, UK)
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Derby, UK)
Master in Counselling (HELP Malaysia)
B.Sc in Psychology (Upper Iowa, USA)
LLB (Hons) Business Law (Hudds, UK)

Professional Affiliations

Malaysian Counselling Association
American Psychological Association
International Association of Islamic Psychology

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