Rizwana

Ms Rizwana Ahmed

Registered Psychotherapist

Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Parenting Coach, Mentor. Culturally sensitive therapy available in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi, particularly for women of ethnic minority backgrounds who have been subjected to sexual and/or domestic violence, and those who are experiencing inter-generational family issues.

About Me

I am a Registered Psychotherapist based in Waltham Forest, Greater London. I work with people facing life transitions, grief and loss, divorce, abuse, stress and burnout. I provide confidential therapy and clinical supervision. I am also a clinical supervisor and work with counsellors, therapists and staff.

Approach

Person centred.
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Basic Information

Services


A safe space to explore sensitive cultural issues around intergenerational family conflict, arranged/forced marriages and the fallout of family ruptures.

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • 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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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • 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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  • Online Therapy

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

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Qualifications


Middlesex University

University College London

The Awareness Centre

The Awareness Centre

Registrations


British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Registered Member

Memberships


British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Full Member

Service Area


RA Counselling

In-person & Online

Waltham Forest

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

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