Miss Ayesha Hakeem

Counseling Psychologist

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“I am a counselling psychologist working with adolescents and adults experiencing overwhelm, overthinking, and emotional or relationship difficulties. My work is grounded in a collaborative, person-centred approach and an integrative, process-based way of working. In our work together, we slow things down and understand what is happening beneath your patterns so that change feels clearer and more manageable.”

About Me

I offer a safe and supportive space for adolescents and adults to explore what they’re going through at their own pace. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, but still find themselves stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or recurring relationship patterns. In our work together, we gently slow things down to understand what is happening underneath these experiences and begin to shift them in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. My work is grounded in a person-centred way of being, which means the focus is always on your lived experience and what feels meaningful to you. Alongside this, I draw from an integrative, process-oriented approach: using different therapeutic tools depending on what best supports you in that moment of the work. The aim is not just symptom relief, but a deeper sense of steadiness, clarity, and connection with yourself.

Approach

My sessions are collaborative and paced according to what feels right for you. We begin by slowing down what feels overwhelming or repetitive in your life, and gently exploring the thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My work is primarily person-centred at its core, meaning the relationship and your lived experience are central to how we move forward. Alongside this, I draw from an integrative, process-oriented approach, using different therapeutic tools depending on what best supports your needs in that moment of therapy. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we pay attention to patterns, emotional responses, and the meaning underneath them, so change feels more sustainable and grounded rather than rushed. Sessions are conducted online across India, as well as in Hyderabad, and are offered in English and Hindi/Urdu, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.

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Hyderabad, India

In-person & Online

Services

I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, overthinking, emotional fatigue, low self-worth, and recurring relationship patterns that feel difficult to shift. Many of the people I see are able to function in their daily lives but feel internally overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. I also support individuals through life transitions, stress, and adjustment-related challenges, working with both current difficulties and the underlying patterns that maintain them.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Humanistic Therapy
A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Guilt or Forgiveness
Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.
Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.