Ubaid Ali Shah

Meet Ubaid, a person-centred counsellor who makes culture and faith a natural part of the conversation, rather than something you feel you must explain or leave at the door.

Ubaid holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Strathclyde, a BACP-accredited programme, along with a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and an ACTO-approved certificate in online and telephone counselling. His training included rigorous work in difference, diversity and inclusion.

Many people put off therapy because they worry their counsellor won't understand their faith, their family or where they come from. Ubaid comes from a multicultural background himself, has lived in three countries, and speaks English, Urdu/Hindi and Pashto. He understands how values, relationships and background shape the way we see ourselves.

He has supported a wide range of people, including students, people living with disabilities and people recovering from addiction, across private practice, community mental health services and university settings. Whether you are looking for a single session, a few weeks of focused support or longer, open-ended work, he adapts to what you need. He works with groups as well as individuals.

Ubaid supports people who feel stuck, unsure of themselves, or aware that something in their life needs to change without knowing what. In sessions, you set the pace. He listens carefully and without judgement, helping you slow down and explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns in a way that feels right for you.

Ubaid won't tell you who you should be. He believes you already have the capacity to grow, and his role is to help you find your own direction, build confidence in your choices and become more at ease with who you are.