Warm, intuitive counselling for real‑life challenges.
Welcome, I’m Ashraf. I offer integrative counselling both face to face and online, creating a calm and confidential space where you can explore whatever feels important for you. My approach is warm, understanding and intuitive. Clients often share that they value the depth and care I bring to our work together.
My practice is grounded in a person-centered philosophy, enriched by Gestalt and psychodynamic perspectives. This integrative approach allows us to mindfully explore your present-moment experience while gaining insight into how past relationships and formative events shape your current patterns.
I view therapy as a deeply collaborative process, paced entirely by your unique needs. My goal is to provide a steadfast foundation—a sanctuary where you feel safe, respected, and empowered to pursue meaningful, lasting change.
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision and it matters that you feel safe, understood and genuinely supported. At Cornerstone Therapy I offer a calm steady space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace without judgement or pressure. My approach is warm, intuitive, and thoughtful and I work hard to meet you exactly where you are.
As a registered member of the BACP, I work within a recognised ethical framework that prioritises your wellbeing, autonomy and safety.
I welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and neurological experiences. You’re free to bring your whole self into the room your story, your culture, your emotions and your lived experience.
Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in genuine care. Many clients have shared that they appreciate the depth, sensitivity and steadiness I bring to our work together.
A one to one space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a calm and supportive environment.
Gentle, age appropriate sessions for young people navigating school, friendships, identity, or family challenges.
Therapy for adults facing emotional, relational, or life based challenges.
A reflective space for those exploring transitions, loss, identity shifts, or long‑held patterns.
Inclusive therapy for clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including those who speak Urdu or Mirpuri Punjabi alongside English.
A one to one space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a calm and supportive environment.
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first reached out to Ashraf. I just knew I felt stuck. He didn’t try to give me answers or tell me how to feel. He just listened, and somehow that helped me start finding my own way. I think I’m beginning to feel a bit more like myself.”
“I kept wondering why the same things kept happening in my relationships. Ash gently helped me look back at some of my earlier experiences, and some things started to make a little more sense. I’m not totally there yet, but I feel like I’m finally heading in a different direction.”
“My anxiety felt like too much to handle on my own. Ash helped me slow down and just be with what I was feeling, which I’d never really done before. It’s still there sometimes, but it doesn’t overwhelm me the way it used to.”
“I’d tried talking to people before, but this was different. Ashraf didn’t pretend to have all the answers. He just seemed genuinely present, and that made it a bit easier for me to open up. I think being truly heard like that is something I didn’t know I needed.”
“I used to be so hard on myself, all the time. Through this work, I’ve started to soften a little. I’m learning that maybe I don’t have to be perfect to be okay. It’s a work in progress, but it feels like a kinder way to live.”
“It’s not easy for me to trust people with personal things. But Ash’s quiet, steady approach helped me feel safer than I expected. Knowing he was guided by what truly mattered for me, not just following a script, meant a lot. I’m glad I took the first step”
Whether you’re looking for support with a specific issue or simply want a safe space to talk, I’m here to help. Reach out today to arrange your free introductory call.