Why choose Sakoon?
Professional therapy
Support from qualified and experienced counselling professionals.
Faith and culture understood
A space where faith, culture, family and identity can be explored sensitively and respectfully.
Established experience
Providing professional counselling services since 2006.
Individualised support
Therapy adapted to your individual needs and circumstances.
The story behind Sakoon
Sakoon Counselling was founded by psychotherapist Ayesha Aslam in 2006 after recognising a need for professional counselling that also understood the importance of faith, culture, family and identity.
Since then, Sakoon has developed into a professional counselling and training organisation supporting individuals, couples and families while contributing to the development of future counselling practitioners.
Our work brings together therapeutic theory, clinical experience, professional training and culturally sensitive practice.
The story behind Sakoon
Develop your counselling career with accredited training and specialist professional development.
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Level 2 Counselling Skills
Build essential counselling and communication skills.
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Level 3 Counselling Studies
Develop your theoretical knowledge and prepare for practitioner training.
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Professional practitioner training combining therapeutic theory, skills development and clinical practice.
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CPD & Specialist Training
Continue developing your professional and clinical knowledge.
What our clients say
What our students say
Resources for your wellbeing
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