Maryam Riaz

Saturday appointments available. 

Welcome to my profile!

With over 10 years of experience as a qualified psychotherapist, I understand it can be hard to understand the reason behind the pain we are feeling. We may struggle when trying to find some meaning and purpose to what we are going through.

You may be searching for clarity, or a way forward – and I'm here to help.

I provide therapy in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your emotions and work through difficult experiences. I am proud to be the first woman of colour to establish a private counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision practice in the heart of Bradford City Centre, West Yorkshire.

What I bring to you

With a rich background across health, social care, and community settings, I’ve helped clients manage emotional, psychological, and relationship challenges. Some of the areas I have supported clients with:

Relationship problems, anxiety, distress, stress

Self-esteem, self -worth. 

Work related stress

Racial Trauma

Complex trauma and PTSD

Transcultural therapy – cultural relationship/family dynamics

Identity

Trauma-focused CBT

OCD

Intergenerational trauma

Bereavement (including child loss)

Spirituality, spiritual distress, religion, belief, and cultural identity

Covid-19 trauma, Long Covid, and Palliative care

Why choose me?

In addition to my extensive professional experience, I also bring a wealth of knowledge from my role as a University Lecturer, where I train and mentor the next generation of counsellors. I’m actively involved in research and provide supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors, ensuring they offer the highest standard of care. This depth of expertise allows me to stay at the forefront of therapeutic practice, which I bring directly into my work with clients. Whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, grief, or complex emotional issues, relationship problems, spiritual distress, I’m here to guide you on a path of healing and self-discovery.

“As you start to walk on the way…. the way appears.” Rumi.

HOW I WORK

I have a Humanistic philosophy to my work which means I take a holistic view of problems. In the first few sessions we will discuss and explore any aspects of your health and wellbeing that have bought you to therapy. I help you find the way forward that is right for you by facilitating your inner potential.

Our work together will be focussed on working to your needs in a way and at a pace in which you are comfortable. I ensure we regularly review progress.

I offer both long-term or short-term counselling/psychotherapy.

As a relational therapist, I believe working collaboratively to enable us to work towards the best solutions for you.

Depending on your need I may integrate other approaches. Approaches used vary but can also include: Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Creative therapy. We will work together depending on your specific needs.

I can offer counselling in English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Session charges: £60 per session. 

Couples counselling - £75 per session. 

‘Therapy for you with Maryam Riaz’ 

http://therapy-for-you.com

Saturday appointments available. Currently taking trainee's and qualified therapist. 

I am British Psychological Society (BPS) qualified supervisor with extensive experience is providing supervision and mentoring. 

I offer group and one-to-one supervision support to therapists, trainee counsellors, pastoral workers and anyone working in a helping profession including community and charity organisations.

I believe in working collaboratively and focus on both your personal and professional development

I use an integrative model to supervision that builds your autonomy to develop your potential.

I offer a supportive environment to help you grow and develop your professional practice as an individual therapist or workforce teams.

I have experience of designing setting up bespoke counselling/psychotherapy practices, turning pastoral mental health support services into to functioning therapeutic counselling/psychotherapy services.

Session prices start from £75 please contact me for further information. 

I offer a free initial consultation to give us the opportunity to meet (face-to-face or online) and see if we are able to work together. If we agree, our first supervision session will include a discussion on contracting and the hours of supervision you require depending of your training or personal needs. 

Look forward to hearing from you.