Tabassum Haidar-Sarwar

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tabassum Haidar-Sarwar. I am a qualified Therapeutic Integrative Counsellor. I graduated in June 2010. Since then, I have volunteered and worked for several organizations. Such as Crisis, Cancer Support Scotland, Amina Muslim Women’s Resource and Add Action. A s my CV shows have vast experience in working with clients of many different backgrounds and situations. My current work involves supporting employees as an EAP Client Care counsellor for TELUS Health EAP. I am an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and I incorporate CBT, Person Centered, Gestalt, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Modalities within this model. This allows me to work with clients who may face several different situations such as Bereavement, Anxiety, Depression, Self Confidence and Esteem just to name a few. I also have a private practice that works with HSTAR, Cruse and Inspirited Minds as a freelance counsellor. I have had training in working with clients who have faced Domestic violence within the BME and Ethnic Minority Groups. I am fluent in Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi, this allows me to be able to relate and work with clients who prefer a Bilingual Therapist.