The service

Ihsaan is a specialised service that provides psychological therapies; which are compatible with an Islamic understanding of the Self and its dynamics.

It takes an organic view of the person and takes diagnostic account of factors such as, the individual Fitra (the natural state of being), physical illness, cultural and religious factors, diet and spiritual conditions that can affect mental state.

How can we help? What Ihsaan provides?

  1. Ihsaan can provide as appropriate; support, counselling, specific psychological interventions, such as CBT and in-depth psychotherapy.
  2. Ihsaan can provide religiously compliant marital counselling.
  3. Therapists are currently available who speak Arabic, Bengali, English, French, Gujarati, Mirpuri, Punjabi, Swahili and Urdu. Interpreters can be arranged as appropriate.
  4. Therapy can be provided by male or female therapists.
  5. Ihsaan can provide training in Islamic Psychology and Islamically appropriate therapies.
  6. An expert advisory board is available for consultation by all therapists.

Who does it serve?

Ihsaan offers a range of psychological services tailored to individual needs. These include general support, counselling, and evidence-based psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and in-depth psychotherapy.

Religiously compliant marital counselling is also available, integrating psychological understanding with Islamic principles.

Therapy can be provided by either male or female therapists, based on client preference. Currently, therapists are available who speak Arabic, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Mirpuri, Punjabi,  and Urdu. Interpreters can be arranged when necessary to ensure accessible communication.

In addition to therapeutic services, Ihsaan offers professional training in Islamic Psychology and Islamically appropriate therapeutic approaches.

All therapists have access to consultation and guidance from Ihsaan’s expert advisory board, ensuring the highest standards of practice.