Zenubia Makhdoom

Zenubia Makhdoom is an integrative trainee counsellor and is registered with the BACP. Zenubia works within The Awareness Centre’s low-cost counselling service. Zenubia has a BPS accredited Bachelor’s degree Honours) in Psychology with Counselling and is now completing her Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. This enables her to draw on a range of therapeutic modalities that help her provide a tailored approach which remains client-focused, client-centred and client-led.

Zenubia recognises that stating counselling can feel daunting for some people and aims to support them to develop insight, feel comfortable and build their confidence. She sees counselling as a collaboration between client and counsellor, where the client has full autonomy over their decisions, plans and life in general, while the counsellor provides the safe, empathetic and supportive space to explore this.

Her practice aligns with the BACP Ethical Framework, which is informed by reflective practice, supervision and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Prior to her training as a Counsellor, Zenubia has experience working with vulnerable individuals including young people with Autism as an Applied Behaviour Therapist. She has also lead workshops with individuals to improve their confidence and self-esteem. Zenubia’s’ other roles as a Mentor, Teaching Assistant and Community Volunteer have also shaped the way views individuals and emphasise her commitment to supporting them.

Coming from a Minority-Muslim sect and having a South-Asian background, Zenubia has lived experience and understanding of cultural and religious complexities. She therefore aims to provide a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to clients, while holding genuine curiosity for each client’s unique experience.