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Arooj Yousaf
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Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Arooj Yousaf

English Urdu Online only Practicing for 3 years

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Therapeutic philosophy

My approach is client-centred, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their own therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. I tailor therapy to each client's individual needs, goals, and circumstances, drawing on approaches and techniques from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based counselling practices where appropriate. I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, build self-understanding, and work towards meaningful change. I also value openness and feedback throughout therapy, encouraging clients to share what feels helpful and what they would like to work on differently.

Specialties & focus areas

Trauma

Addiction

Eating disorders

ADHD

OCD

Autism

Identity

Teenager Adult Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Humanistic therapy Psychodynamic therapy

Services

Individual Integrative Therapy

I provide individual psychological support using a warm, collaborative and client-centred approach, tailoring evidence-based interventions to each person's needs, concerns and goals. Sessions offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviours and interpersonal patterns while developing practical coping strategies and greater self-awareness. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem difficulties, life transitions and relationship concerns.

50 min 35 EUR

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT sessions focus on understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours and identifying patterns that may be contributing to psychological distress. Together, we work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies and introduce practical behavioural changes. I use a collaborative and individualised approach, adapting CBT techniques to the client's needs and goals. CBT-informed work can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, overthinking, self-criticism and difficulties with emotional coping.

50 min 35 EUR

Emotional Regulation & Stress Management

These sessions focus on developing practical skills for managing intense emotions, stress and difficult interpersonal situations. Drawing from DBT-informed techniques, sessions may focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. The approach is practical, compassionate and collaborative, helping clients develop skills they can use in their everyday lives.

50 min 35 EUR