You don’t need to have it all worked out before we speak.
You might be spending hours worrying, replaying conversations or avoiding things because of how anxious they make you feel. Perhaps you’ve been feeling low, or struggling with experiences that are difficult to move on from. You don’t need to know exactly what is wrong or have the right words to get in touch.
My approach is warm, straightforward and practical. I’ll take time to understand what life is like for you, what you’ve already tried and what you would like to change. Being listened to matters, and so does understanding how therapy could help.
What working with me can feel like
We’ll explore what keeps the difficulties going and find manageable ways to respond differently. That might mean understanding panic attacks, building confidence in situations you’ve been avoiding, or changing how you respond to thoughts that keep pulling you into worry.
You’ll have a say in how we work. I’ll explain what we’re doing and why, and I welcome questions and honest feedback. If a step feels difficult, we’ll talk it through and agree how to approach it together.
The experience I bring
I work with a range of difficulties, with particular experience in anxiety, panic, social anxiety and phobias. Often these overlap with low mood, stress or other challenges, so we look at the whole picture rather than trying to fit you into one label.
Within my phobia work, I have particular experience with needle phobias and arachnophobia (fear of spiders). I have supported several clients to overcome these fears by the end of treatment. Your starting point and goals will be your own, and we’ll agree the steps together.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a Psychological Therapist in an NHS First Response service, supporting people experiencing significant distress and mental health crises. This experience informs the calm, compassionate approach I bring to my work.
I’m a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and hold a postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. Regular clinical supervision and ongoing training help me reflect on my work and develop the care I provide.
Training and accreditation
PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Regular clinical supervision and CPD
Shavaiz Khan is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, listed on its PSA-accredited register.
My therapy style
What you can expect from me
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We make decisions together
Your experience and goals guide the work. We’ll agree where to start and check in as we go.
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Clear explanations
You can ask about any part of therapy. I’ll explain the approach in everyday language.
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Space to be yourself
You can talk about things you feel embarrassed, unsure or stuck about, without being judged.
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Practical steps
We’ll choose manageable things to try between appointments and learn from how they go.
Therapy that respects context
Therapy that makes room for who you are
Your culture, faith, family and identity matter. I have particular experience supporting Muslim and South Asian clients, and I welcome people from all backgrounds. I’ll ask what matters to you and how you would like this understood within therapy.
A small first step
You can get a feel for whether we’re a good fit.
Choosing a therapist is personal. A free 5–10 minute conversation gives you a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what you need and decide whether you would like to take things further.
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