Dr Maryam Haghiran

I’m Dr Maryam Haghiran, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, and I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling genuinely understood.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds across the NHS, private practice, and digital mental health services. These experiences have shaped the way I work today: combining evidence-based psychological therapies with warmth, curiosity, and compassion. I know that seeking therapy can feel daunting, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be themselves without fear of judgement.

Much of my work focuses on supporting adults experiencing ADHD, emotional dysregulation, stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, and low mood. I have a particular interest in helping people who often describe themselves as “overthinkers,” highly driven, emotionally sensitive, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, relationships, or life transitions. Together, we work to make sense of these experiences, understand the patterns that keep them going, and develop practical strategies that create lasting change.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual. I primarily work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), whilst integrating principles from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed approaches where appropriate. Rather than believing there is one therapeutic model that fits everyone, I adapt therapy to meet each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

Alongside my private practice, I’ve worked across specialist NHS and multidisciplinary services supporting people with complex psychological needs, trauma, and significant emotional difficulties. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of how early experiences, relationships, and life events shape the way we think, feel, and respond to the world around us.

As a psychologist, I’m particularly passionate about helping people develop a kinder relationship with themselves. Many of the people I work with have spent years putting others first, striving for perfection, or feeling that they need to hide parts of who they are. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, understand yourself with greater compassion, and build a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic.

My hope is that clients leave therapy not simply feeling better, but understanding themselves more deeply and feeling more confident in navigating life’s challenges long after our work together has ended.

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