Mariam Nakabugo

My current availability is:

• Monday: 9am – 1pm
• Wednesday: 9am – 1pm
• Thursday: 9am – 1pm

Appointments are offered subject to availability. If these times are not suitable, please feel free to get in touch, as alternative appointments may occasionally be available.

I am a Person-Centred Therapist offering trauma-informed therapy to adults from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. I support clients experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, family conflict, grief, loss, loneliness and life transitions.

My experience spans specialist trauma organisations, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), online therapy platforms, educational settings and NHS support services.

I also specialise in culturally sensitive therapy for Black, Asian, Middle Eastern and other racially and culturally minoritised women.

My work often supports those who have experienced abuse and violence, including physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, rape, forced marriage, financial abuse, coercive control, female genital mutilation (FGM), so-called honour-based violence and other harmful practices.

I believe that healing and personal growth begin in a safe, compassionate and accepting therapeutic relationship where you feel genuinely heard, understood and valued.

I aim to provide a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy, trust and authenticity. Together, we will work towards developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and a deeper understanding of yourself, enabling you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.

I believe that you are the expert on your own life. I will work alongside you to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions and the challenges you may be facing.

Therapy is tailored to your individual needs and progresses at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you. Whether you are looking for short-term support around a specific issue or longer-term therapy to explore more complex experiences, sessions are guided by what feels most helpful for you.

My aim is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, accepted and supported, allowing space for reflection, healing and meaningful personal growth.

I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation by telephone or secure video call to help you explore whether therapy is the right fit for you.

The consultation provides an opportunity for us to connect, discuss what has brought you to therapy, and explore what you would like to gain from our work together. We will talk about your current circumstances, the difficulties you may be experiencing, and the goals you hope to achieve.

Whether you have a specific issue you would like to work through or simply need a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, the consultation allows us to begin understanding what is most important to you.

It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about therapy or how I work, so that you can decide whether you would like to continue.

If you choose to have therapy with me, the fee is £70 for a 1 hour session.