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

As a counsellor, I guide persons through a process of self-examination, focusing on their thinking, emotional and behavioural patterns. I help clients discover and utilize tools and resources within themselves, in order to find solutions, heal and grow. I use an integration of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion and compassion focused therapy, and insight-oriented therapy, amongst others. 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.