Hajra

Ms Hajra Kalam, MSc

Psychologist

Verified

“I offer therapy for expats, BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, identity, sexuality or emotional challenges. I adapt my approach to support your pace. Our first 20 minutes call is free of charge.”

About Me

I am a qualified CBT and DBT therapist, which means I often work with individuals who feel numb, lonely, overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Whether these experiences are rooted in past trauma, displacement, addiction or stress- my role is not to judge but to work alongside you. Together we work to regulate your nervous system by creating space for clarity, resilience and emotional balance. I work primarily with expat, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+ clients. As someone who is part of these communities myself, I understand the complexity of living between cultures, navigating multiple identities and searching for a sense of home in unfamiliar places. This lived experience informs my commitment to offering affirming, empathetic and competent care. Our work together will be trauma-informed, body-aware and integrative. I adapt to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into rigid frameworks or societal expectations. Above all, I aim to create a space grounded in trust where you feel able to show up fully as yourself.

Approach

My approach is warm, compassionate, and filled with curiosity for your story. My practice offers a flexible and accessible environment for people navigating life transitions, emotional pain or cultural disconnection. Building trust and working collaboratively is something I place a lot of importance on in our sessions. Therapy is a process where you should feel safe to fully understand yourself. I'll meet you where you are. We will explore what may be keeping you stuck, overstimulated or disconnected- and gently work towards meaningful change. I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Schema therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I tailor our work to what you need most, while guiding you and keeping you informed throughout the process. This may include processing past experiences, understanding recurring patterns, developing emotional regulation skills and reconnecting with parts of yourself that have felt silenced or lost. Clients often describe therapy with me as non-judgmental, affirming, and gently challenging. I work with adults from all walks of life, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ clients, expats, and those from conservative or bicultural backgrounds.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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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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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Schema Therapy

    A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Bipolar

    A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Qualifications

MSc Clinical Psychology

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Year: 2020

BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology

University of Kent

Year: 2018

CBT Essentials- Level 2

APT-Accreditation

Year: 2025

DBT Skills- Level 2

Psychwire

Year: 2025

Service Areas

Hajra Kalam

Online Only

Berlin

Germany

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