Somewhere steady to work things through.

About Maryam

For many years, I built a career I was proud of. I enjoyed being busy, working with people, learning and taking on whatever came my way. Then I became a mum, and life began to change in ways I hadn't quite anticipated. My priorities shifted, my identity grew and changed, and I started to understand how easy it can be to become so busy caring for everyone else that you lose sight of yourself somewhere along the way.

That experience sparked something in me. I became more curious about what happens when we slow down and listen to ourselves, our thoughts, our feelings, our needs and the quieter voice within us that can sometimes get lost beneath everything else.

That curiosity led me to counselling and, eventually, to creating Align Within Counselling. I wanted to create a space where people could come as they are. You don't need to know exactly what's wrong, have the right words, or arrive with everything neatly worked out. We can simply start with what is present.

My approach is warm, gentle and practical. I draw on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, while keeping our sessions responsive to you and what you need. I won't tell you what you should do or where you should be. Instead, I'll listen, ask questions, and help you make sense of what you're experiencing, so you can reconnect with what matters to you and find your own way forward.

I work with women and mothers who may be moving through change, feeling overwhelmed, questioning themselves, or simply knowing that something needs to shift. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to work it all out on your own.

Whether you are looking for clarity, support, or simply a space to breathe, I am here to help. I'm really glad you've found your way here.