Farah Khan

Evenings/Weekends online Face to Face available. 

CBT & Integrative Therapist | Individual/Couple/Group/EAP

Urdu-Speaking | Trauma-Informed | Actually Gets It

Let's be honest—therapy can feel awkward. You're sitting with a stranger wondering if they'll understand why you can't say no to your mum's fifth dinner invitation this week, or why you're successful on paper but feel like you're drowning inside.

I get it. I work at the intersection of East and West, which is a fancy way of saying I understand what it's like when your therapist's textbook doesn't mention your family WhatsApp group dynamics.

I work with:

Immigration trauma and that specific loneliness of being between two worlds

The exhausting trifecta: depression, anxiety, OCD

Shame that sits in your chest like a stone (and the people-pleasing that comes with it)

Couples who love each other but can't stop hurting each other

Phobias and panic that make you avoid living your actual life

South Asian family dynamics that would make a great drama serial (but are making you miserable)

How I work:

I blend CBT with other approaches because you're not a one-size-fits-all human. Think: practical tools that actually work + understanding the deeper stuff + cultural sensitivity that doesn't need explaining.

Fluent in Urdu. Familiar with intergenerational guilt, izzat politics, and why "log kya kahenge" still lives rent-free in your head.

Whether you're untangling enmeshment, building boundaries, or just trying to feel like yourself again—I'm here for it.

Practice Description

I offer therapy from an office or online or welcoming home office designed to provide comfort, privacy, and a sense of ease. Clients can choose to attend sessions in person at my premises, connect via secure Zoom video calls, or opt for walk-and-talk therapy in natural surroundings — ideal for those who find movement and fresh air supportive to the therapeutic process.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, blending Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with relational and culturally sensitive methods. I work with adults and couples, offering support for a range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, immigration-related trauma, relationship issues, and identity struggles.

Sessions are tailored to your preferences and needs, with flexibility in format and pace. Whether you're seeking a quiet space to reflect, a dynamic outdoor session, or the convenience of online therapy, I aim to make the process accessible and empowering.

First Session: I offer a free 30-minute Zoom consultation to help you explore whether therapy with me feels like the right fit.

Sessions are tailored to your preferences and goals, with a focus on creating a safe, collaborative space for healing and growth.