Nasrin Khanom

I am an integrative child, adolescent and adult therapist based in London. I also work systemically - with parents/families therapeutically and organisations seeking clinical support and guidance. 

Counselling can be a daunting and overwhelming step to take but incredibly rewarding and brave – I understand how nerve racking it can be and in some communities it can be taboo or stigmatising, so my main focus is on creating a confidential space for the person in front of me and reassuring them that they are in a safe space.

My approach in addition to being integrative is a holistic one which involves looking at the uniqueness of the human in front of me exactly as they are whilst working with them to enable the change they seek. 

I am particularly passionate about intergenerational trauma and the blind loyalties we carry without realising - either to our own pasts or the pasts of those that came before us – and begin healing some of those wounds. I welcome clients - children and adults - who are struggling with cultural issues such as identity, in-laws, working within white systems as a person of colour but also grappling with conflict in their own cultural community as I believe these topics are challenging and nuanced but important to explore.

As someone who works with children, I am fond of using art and creativity as it is a powerful medium to unlock pain and explore difficult life events, often trapped in our subconscious. This can take the form of writing/journaling, drawing, a piece of music or poetry - anything that creatively calls to you as a form of expression – and you don’t have to be ‘good at it’ to use it! 

Ultimately, I believe all individuals have the capacity to make positive change and take ownership over the decisions they make, I'm just here to support you on that journey.