Nafsiyat exists to reach those who are systematically failed elsewhere in society, isolated by skewed power dynamics which underly, and/ or intensify, the experience of mental ill health. Nafsiyat was established in 1983 by psychotherapist Jafar Kareem as a grassroots, community-based response to the need in North London-based BAME communities. We were the first therapy centre in the UK to take account of the cultural background of the patient and therapist and recognise its importance in therapy. We exist to ensure that the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in London can access culturally sensitive psychotherapy and counselling services; we also provide therapy in over twenty languages. Our staff and volunteers come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre

Yasin Ahmed

Mayia Radwan

Mauva Adams

Lizzie Francis

Wajiha Ali

The Therapy and Counseling team at Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre provides culturally sensitive psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in London. This team comprises a range of mental health professionals, including counselors, bilingual counselors, and psychotherapists, who offer therapy in over twenty languages. Their primary focus is to address the unique mental health needs of North London-based BAME communities, ensuring accessible and effective mental health support for those systematically underserved elsewhere.

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