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Stop navigating it alone.Let's make sense of it together.

Online therapy for teens, young adults and adults with clinical psychologist Laraib Fatima Ahmed. Psychology, uncomplicated: compassionate, evidence-based care for real minds living in a complex world.

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  • Confidential online sessions
  • Evidence-based: CBT, DBT, ACT
  • BPS Graduate Member
Laraib Fatima Ahmed, clinical psychologist
hi, I'm Laraib ♡

a place to uncomplicate your thoughts & heal at your own pace

Trauma-informed
Safe & seen
Emotion regulation

Every mind has a story

Untangling it, together.

Thoughts loop. They knot up around the things that matter most to us. Therapy is a slow, gentle unknotting, until there's room to breathe again. Scroll and watch.

  1. the loopWhat if I mess it all up?

    a kinder thoughtWhat if it goes okay? And if it doesn't, I can handle that too.

  2. the loopI should be over this by now.

    a kinder thoughtHealing doesn't run on a schedule.

  3. the loopI'm too much for people.

    a kinder thoughtThe right people make room for me.

  4. the loopNobody would understand.

    a kinder thoughtBeing understood starts with being heard.

Let's untangle it together

About my practice

Understanding, not diagnosing.

Hi, I'm Laraib Fatima Ahmed. In a world that often demands non-stop productivity and quiet suffering, finding a genuinely non-judgmental space can feel transformative.

Healing begins when we remove the shame and confusion around mental health. My clinical work blends rigorous science, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with genuine human warmth and cultural understanding. I've worked across clinical settings in the UK and in international online therapy.

You'll never be treated like a list of symptoms. Together, we untangle persistent thought loops, build a sense of safety in your body, and shape a life that feels like your own.

  • MSc Clinical Psychology, with Merit
  • BPS Graduate Member (MBPsS)
  • UK & international clinical experience

beyond the clinic

Reader of existential philosophy, reflective essayist, musician, cosy gamer, and proud cat mom to two delightfully chaotic felines.

Pumpkin
Chases everything. Zero chill. Will pounce on your cursor.
Daisy
Supervises. Gets there eventually, then has a little lie down.

Specialised care

Pull up a chair, here's what we can work on

Tailored, collaborative care designed around your neurotype, life stage and lived experience.

not sure where you fit? that's okay, that's what the free consultation is for

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How I work

Frameworks, uncomplicated

Therapeutic science explained in clear, friendly language. No cold clinical jargon or distant acronyms.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Your thoughts shape your feelings.

Notice how your thoughts mould your feelings and physical reactions. Together, we gently test and reshape rigid automatic patterns.

“what's the evidence for that thought?”

What to expect

Starting therapy shouldn't feel scary.

Here's the gentle, four-step path from first hello to steady growth.

  1. 01

    Request a consultation

    Fill in the short, private form. I read every request myself before replying.

  2. 02

    A free 15-minute fit check

    A quick video or audio call to answer your questions and see if we're a good match. No pressure.

  3. 03

    Intake conversation

    A gentle 50-minute first session about where you are, what's hard and your pace. You never have to share everything at once.

  4. 04

    Ongoing growth

    Weekly or fortnightly sessions with a clear, flexible plan, so you can practise skills and build lasting self-trust.

    Start with step one

Clinical credentials & training

Grounded in British & international standards.

Education & societies

  • MSc Clinical PsychologyGraduated with Merit, Distinction in empirical dissertation
  • BS (Hons) PsychologyAir University, Magna Cum Laude
  • British Psychological SocietyGraduate Member (MBPsS)

Certifications

  • Johns Hopkins UniversityPsychological First Aid (PFA)
  • National Institute on Drug AbuseGood Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Swansea Bay University Health BoardPositive Behaviour Management
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)Clinical training
  • Research Minds UKAdvanced data & psychometric analysis

Clinical experience

  • Sit With It Therapy HubAssociate Clinical Psychologist, online consultations
  • Autism Life Centres (UK)Neurodiversity care & routine adaptation
  • PAF Hospital Psychiatric Dept.Inpatient & outpatient diagnostic rotations
  • Youth mental health researchClinical research fellowships in developmental psychology

Kind words

Notes from people who've sat in the chair.

Names are always kept private, because your story is yours.

dear Laraib,

The very first clinical space where I didn't feel catalogued or evaluated. She uncomplicates psychology in a way that lets you genuinely breathe and step out of panic mode.
client, anxiety & panic

dear Laraib,

Evidence-based CBT tools with genuine empathy helped me through burnout and panic when everything felt unmanageable. Practical, warm, and deeply grounding.
client, burnout

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Good questions

Before you reach out

Are sessions online?

Yes. All sessions take place over secure video, so you can join from wherever you feel most comfortable.

Who do you work with?

Teens, young adults and adults. For anyone under 18, a parent or guardian is involved in the first contact.

How does the free consultation work?

You send a short request through the form. I read it, then reply with times for a free 15-minute fit check. It is a chance to ask questions and see if we're a good match. It isn't a therapy session.

Is what I share confidential?

Yes. Everything you share is kept private, within the standard professional limits that protect your safety, which we talk through at the start.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

This service isn't for emergencies. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or go to your nearest emergency department.

Start with a conversation

Let's talk about how you cope

Not sure if online therapy or my style is right for you? Send a short request and I'll get back to you with times for a free 15-minute fit check by video or audio. Ask anything, get comfortable, then decide.

Private and personal. I read every request myself. The free consultation is a short fit check about therapy, not a session.

In crisis? This form isn't monitored around the clock. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or go to your nearest emergency department.

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