Counsellor profile
Dr. Maisha Murshed, HCPC
Clinical Psychologist - Family and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Parenting support
About Maisha
Dr. Maisha Murshed is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps to address everyday pressures at home and in relationships.
Dr Murshed describes people as the experts of their own stories and draws on that perspective in sessions. She helps people notice patterns that cause pain and then tries out different ways of responding. This can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, and at how past relationships shape current reactions.
Her approach can be direct and reflective. She uses evidence-informed methods to help people manage anxiety, cope after difficult events, and address recurring family tensions. Therapy often involves simple exercises to practice between sessions and chances to talk through recent conflicts or worries.
When parenting is a source of strain she focuses on practical problem solving around routines, communication and managing stress. For adults dealing with divorce, separation or blended family issues she helps them clarify priorities and set workable boundaries. Fatherhood issues and caregiver stress are approached with attention to role changes and practical limits.
People who choose Dr Murshed should expect a collaborative working style. Early meetings concentrate on clear goals and small actions to try. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted if something is not helping.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions that align with what matters to them. It is often useful for anxiety, low motivation, and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and practising different behaviours to reduce symptoms. It suits worry, anxiety and manageable mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust, closeness and conflict within family roles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and will suggest methods to try. Decisions are made together and reviewed over time, so the way forward can change if something is not helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around work, childcare or caregiving responsibilities, and the therapist will discuss how to structure appointments in a way that matches everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family problems does she help with?
She helps with family problems listed in the profile, including blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems between relatives.
How does she approach therapy with adults?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using approaches such as CBT, ACT and attachment-informed work to help people change patterns and manage symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is HCPC registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with non-UK residents or international clients?
Sessions are currently not offered to international clients; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions arranged and what are the formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the platform controls, as the original profile does not specify formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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