	Psychotherapy & Counselling Burnley North Bridge House BB10 1PD Burnley
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Rizwan | Psychotherapist

Psychotherapy & Counselling Burnley

Hello, I’m Rizwan – Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Offering a safe space for you to feel heard, understood, and supported.

I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times — especially when you're carrying things alone. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to turn, I want you to know you're not alone. I'm here to walk alongside you.

As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I take a person-centred approach, which means our work together will be shaped by you — your story, your pace, and your needs. You're the expert in your own life, and my role is to offer support that helps you explore, heal, and grow, without judgement or pressure.

I truly believe in the power of counselling not just because I’ve studied it, but because I’ve experienced it myself. Speaking with a counsellor helped me face things I couldn’t easily share with friends or family. It gave me space to be fully myself. That experience had a profound impact on my life and it’s what inspired me to support others in the same way.

I also remember how confusing it was to take that first step. I didn’t know what support was available or how to access it. That’s why I aim to make your experience simple and stress-free where we can talk about what you’re looking for and how I might help.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been on this journey for a while, I offer a calm, confidential, and supportive space where you can feel safe to talk and be yourself.

Let’s start with a conversation.
You can call, message, email, or send a WhatsApp — whatever feels easiest for you.

Online therapy

Counselling from my offices in Burnley. I also offer remote counselling via Teams, Google Meets.

Qualifications and registrations

With over 15 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, I bring not just professional training, but real empathy and lived understanding into every session. My approach is person-centred, warm, and empowering — helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.

Areas I Can Help With
I’ve supported clients facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including:

Depression, anxiety & panic attacks
Grief, bereavement & loss
Low self-esteem & self-worth issues
Stress (personal, academic, or professional)
Relationship challenges & family dynamics
Substance misuse & alcohol dependency
PTSD, trauma & emotional dysregulation

I also work with parents/carers and their children to help and support them with the challenges that they are facing to help and support their children. I provide more than just a listening ear — I offer guidance, structure, and support to help you make decisions that lead to real, lasting change.

Children & Young People – A Specialised Focus
I have a deep specialism in working with children and young people, with over 15 years of hands-on experience. My role as a high school counsellor puts me in daily therapeutic contact with students navigating:

ASD, ADHD & learning difficulties like dyslexia
School and exam stress
Emotional challenges linked to identity, confidence & relationships
Transitions between school, home, and adulthood.

I understand how complex and delicate a young person’s world can be, and I work closely to create trust, emotional safety, and real developmental support. My recent qualification enables me to work with parents/carers to help and support their loved ones with many issues and the key focus on breaking the intergenerational transference of trauma. So i work with parents/carers to help and support them in turn to help and support their loved ones.

Adults – Personalised Support for Real-Life Struggles
Whether you're facing work stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, or just feeling lost — I tailor every session to meet you where you are. My adult clients benefit from compassionate yet constructive support, grounded in years of experience and evidence-based approaches.

Veterans – Understanding Unique Needs
I’m proud to have worked with Army and RAF veterans, supporting them through:

PTSD & trauma
Social reintegration
Depression, low mood & anxiety
Identity loss & emotional withdrawal
I see myself as an ally to the armed forces, providing trauma-informed care and unwavering support throughout your journey to healing.

Qualifications & Continued Training
You deserve a counsellor who is not only empathetic but highly trained and up to date with the latest therapeutic techniques.

Formal Education:
MSC in Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Salford (2023)
PGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Salford (2022)
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling – Accrington & Rossendale College (2019)
Level 2 Diploma in Counselling – Burnley College (2018)

Additional Expertise:

Trauma Informed Practitioner
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
IEMT Practitioner (Integral Eye Movement Therapy)
DBT Foundation Skills (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Trauma, Resilience & Adversity Training
Mental Health First Aid & Safeguarding

I’m committed to Continued Professional Development (CPD) to ensure my clients receive the most effective, up-to-date support.

Registrations

I offer therapy in

✓ English

✓ Punjabi

✓ Urdu

Specialisations

1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Bereavement
4. Family Therapy
5. Children and Young people
6. Stress
7. Relationships

Specialisations and Expertises

I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds and that may be face to face, online or even the telepphone.

My clients have come with various issues with anxiety, low-mood to burnot and i work with them in how ever long it may take. I do not put a number on the sessions needed and i give that control to you and this is YOUR journey and i am supporting you alongside this. I have had clients working with me for 2 years to 2 weeks all depends on what you need.

Most common issues I support people with:

1- Anxiety
2- Low-Mood / Depression
3- Trauma / PTSD
4- Men's Mental Health
5- Suicide Ideation
6- Family Therapy
7- Young people
8- Burnout
9- Relationships
10- Substance misuse

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

An initial 20 minute. no obligation, online assessment for all Clients to see if we can work together and answer any questions we may have thereafter

Each 50-minute session of:-

Couples £65

1-1 Counselling £50

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	4pm- 9pm
Tuesday	4pm- 9pm
Wednesday	4pm- 9pm
Thursday	4pm- 9pm
Friday	4pm- 9pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

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