Dr Rozina Anwar

I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society.

CBT lies at the basis of my therapeutic approach and I am adept in taking a culturally sensitive approach in this context. Where necessary, I seek to work integratively, utilising evidence based modalities. With this in mind, I value establishing and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients.

I am also well-versed with psychodynamic, humanistic and some third wave CBT modalities such as ACT and DBT.

My background in teaching enables me to draw upon evidence based interventions to guide me during practice. For example, during lectures I often relay the theory behind practice on any given presentation and so I seek to bring this into the therapy room so as to ensure I bridge the research-practice gap. Recently, I lectured on attachment styles in relationships and the knowledge base gained on delivering these lectures from a theoretical stance, has given me solid grounding to relay this knowledge to clients in the framework of their lived experiences.

Given we are multifaceted beings, coloured by family, culture and history, I adopt a relational approach and endeavour to understand my clients within the context of their past and present situation. On this note, I am experienced in working with couples in a perinatal/trauma and relationships context.

Clinically, I have a keen interest in perinatal mental health, complex trauma and attachment related issues. My research interests lie in psycholinguistics, attachment, culture and identity. I am also clinically experienced working with young people aged 15 upwards.

I have experience of working with the following presentations:

Academic Performance
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Anxiety & Phobias
Bullying
Carer Support
Couples Therapy
Cross-cultural
·Depression
Divorce / Separation
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Grief and Loss
Health-related Problems
Infertility Issues
Migration
OCD
Panic Disorder
Parenting
Perinatal mental health
Psycho-oncology
PTSD
Race / Gender / Sexuality
Relationships
Religious Issues
School Issues
Sexual Difficulties
Stress Management
Victim of Crime
Women’s health
Work Stress

TESTIMONIALS

"I have nothing but incredible things to say about Rozina. Having seen various therapists before, I found myself very anxious to try therapy once again, especially with a barrier of connecting online. As a typically closed off younger male, I have never felt so comfortable to express myself with someone I hadn't before met. My experience thus far has been nothing short of life changing and I will forever be grateful for the work Rozina has done to provide me with the tools and support to regain control of my life.” J.H