Georgina Cardo

“A sacred  space is a stable frame or boundary to facilitate transformation within liminal experiences”

I aim to  facilitate psychotherapy as a liminal space encouraging  exploration of what we experience “in-between” the spaces and experiences of Mind, Body and Spirit and the transitional possibilities of transformation.

This could be exploring our stuckness, conflicts, pressures, relationships and the unknown. 

I focus on gaining inner sight (Al-basirah) through revelation (Iqra- seeking knowledge) and seek deeper understanding of self (Al marifat un nafs), seek meaningful purpose of our transitions and challenges “being Alaq” (a created life force with meaning and purpose). 

Through the facilitation of “mirrors” (self reflections through others/events) the development of self awareness (Al-muhasabah) and facilitation of consciousness with our soul and Creator (Al muraqabah) is brought about through self reflection, relationship, support, time and integration of spiritual practices such as dua, dhikr, tadabbur, tawbah, taffakur. 

This is the practice of Tazkiyat-un-nafs with guidance (furqan/shariat) and deep reflection with revelation (tadabbur) mindful and purposefully striving (al mujahadah) to emulate the prophets manhage (method). 

Expect to meet weekly in person or online. We make meaningful connections through what is brought to the space, seeking conflict resolution, meaning and transformation. 

Sessions are for 1hour in a boundaried space mutually agreed time and place. 

I have flexible availability online daytime and evenings 

I’m person in Manchester I am available Thursday and Friday daytime and in Salford Monday Tuesday Wednesday daytime. 

My practice is integrative with experience in Person centred, transactional analysis and Tazkiyat-un-nafs (spiritual self development). 

Hello my name is Georgina, I am a lecturer at the University of Salford counselling and psychotherapy department. I also teach on the level 2 islamic psychology course with the IAIP. 

I am a supervisor and psychotherapist and have just completed a PhD in psychology. 

I supervise student and trainee counsellors and academic researchers. 

My work is integrative of humanistic psychotherapies and I also have experience working with neurodiverse clients with ADHD and ASD. 

My training background in psychotherapy is advanced level 7 in transactional analysis (I am not CTA) and person centred (level 5). I also have training in couples work, CBT, and tazkiyat-in-nafs (spiritual self development). 

My supervision training is with the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy and I am an accredited BACP psychotherapist.