{"id":26,"date":"2023-08-08T17:35:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T17:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zahbiasarfraz.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-08-18T10:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:55:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zahbiasarfraz.com\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-gradient-1-gradient-background has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bd0e8f7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ef10d34a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b1c034dc wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-system-serif-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">About<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:366px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.104), 15px);\">I\u2019m a relational and integrative psychotherapist, and I\u2019ve been practicing for over fifteen years. My approach is rooted in the belief that meaningful change happens through genuine connection, curiosity, and the courage to turn inward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.104), 15px);\">I hold a Master\u2019s Degree in Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) from Columbia University, New York, where I studied on a Fulbright Scholarship. My training also includes a Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in Counseling, as well as a Supervision Diploma, accredited by CPCAB UK. I\u2019m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.104), 15px);\">Over the years, I\u2019ve deepened my practice through further study with leading international institutes, including Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA), the New York Center for Jungian Studies, the Assisi Institute for Archetypal Studies, and Confer UK. These experiences continue to shape the lens through which I work\u2014drawing on Jungian, Gestalt, and depth-oriented perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.104), 15px);\">I work with adult individuals\u2014often those drawn to explore life more deeply, especially during moments of change, uncertainty, or inner conflict. I have supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around gender and sexuality, trauma, loss, spiritual longing, and existential inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.104), 15px);\">At the heart of my work is a relational approach: I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where we can think together about your inner world. Whether you&#8217;re seeking clarity, healing, or a richer sense of self, I offer a reflective, collaborative space to support your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainings &amp; Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3afcaa04 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MA Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology), Columbia University, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Counseling (CPCAB, UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diploma in Counseling (CPCAB, UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advance Diploma in Integrative Counseling (CPCAB, UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervision Diploma (CPCAB, UK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Analytical Psychology and Neo-Jungian Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dream Patterning Certificate, Assisi Institute: The International Center for the Study of Archetypal Patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dream Teacher Training Level 1, The Robert Moss School of Active Dreaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA), Annual Summer Residential Program, 2017 and 2019 (Ireland and Italy), Level 1 Introductory Group and Level 2 Advanced Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attended various Jungian trainings hosted by New York Centre for Jungian Studies, Jane Clapp, Assisi Institute, Marian Dunlea (Bodydreaming), The Guild of Analytical Psychologists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About I\u2019m a relational and integrative psychotherapist, and I\u2019ve been practicing for over fifteen years. 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