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Faisal Karim

Integrative Counsellor • MBACP • Co-Founder • Clinical Lead

I’m a counsellor who specialises in working with couples and with men. I offer marriage counselling for both men and women, helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and bring stability back into their home. I also help men, particularly Muslim men, helping them face their struggles head-on - emotionally, mentally, and within their relationships. My space is straightforward, private, and judgement-free - somewhere you can talk honestly without feeling weak, exposed, or misunderstood.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach is integrative and person-centered, drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive frameworks alongside Islamic psychology. It is straightforward, grounded in honesty, reflection, and clear goals. I focus on creating a space where you can speak openly and be understood, without judgement or unnecessary complexity. I listen carefully, help you make sense of what you’re going through, and work with you to set clear and practical goals, connecting back to Allah and using guidance from the deen to support you. Whether working individually or with couples, I help strengthen communication, resolve conflict with respect, and rebuild trust and emotional connection.

Areas I Can Help With

Marriage and pre-marital counselling

Support for navigating marital disputes, and equipping couples with the tools for a healthy marriage pre and post nikkah

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed

Support for managing and reducing anxiety symptoms, coping strategies, and emotional balance.

Relationship and family challenges

Support for improving communication, understanding dynamics, and building healthy connections.

Trauma and difficult past experiences

Support for understanding childhood trauma and how it affects adult life.

Exam stress and academic achievement

Gentle support for handling exam stress and developing healthy coping strategies.

Emotional regulation

Learn to identify, express, and regulate emotions effectively and safely.

Identity, belonging and purpose

Address the connection between faith based-practices in a non-faith environment.

Low self-esteem and confidence

Build confidence, self-compassion, and a healthier self-image.

Men’s wellbeing

Helping to navigate challenges that men face whether physical, emotional or spiritual.

Grief, loss and life transitions

Gentle guidance and support while processing grief and loss.

Experience & Credentials

  • MBACP-registered counsellor (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Additional training in Islamic Psychology
  • Experience working closely with men’s mental health and marriage-related issues. Skilled in faith-aware and culturally sensitive counselling for Muslim clients
  • Experienced in private practice, online counselling, and group facilitation for Muslim clients across the UK