Dr. Maisha Murshed

Dr. Maisha Murshed is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist working in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and parenting challenges. Her approach centres on listening and helping people build on their own strengths.

She uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. That can mean looking at patterns of thought and behaviour, exploring attachment and family history, or working with personal stories to find new meaning. Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, manageable steps.

Maisha aims to help people feel more able to cope with difficult emotions and to improve how they relate to others. She encourages clients to notice what matters most to them and to take actions that match those values. Conversations often include practical exercises and reflection between meetings.

Her eight years of work have included supporting people after abuse and trauma, and helping with separation, blended family issues, caregiving strain and body‑image concerns. Eating and food-related issues are also listed among her focus areas. The emphasis is on collaboration rather than labels.

People who choose Maisha can expect a respectful, steady style. She invites clients to bring their story and to set the pace. The first sessions usually involve identifying immediate concerns and agreeing clear, realistic goals for therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work can look like

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take actions that reflect what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and feelings of emptiness.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to understand how people connect or pull away. This approach can help with abandonment, commitment and communication problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviours that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, stress and body-image concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and practical needs, and to adjust as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where plans are reviewed together.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Different approaches can adapt to remote conversations, practical exercises and reflection tasks that suit everyday routines.