Humna Azhar
Psychologist
Humna’s experience spans academia, psychological research, and clinical practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University of London and works primarily with adolescents, young adults and adults.
Humna has a special clinical interest in anxiety-related disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder, and health anxiety. She helps clients understand the underlying factors contributing to their difficulties and works collaboratively with them to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her work also encompasses a range of other challenges, including stress, burnout, depression, grief, adjustment difficulties, and relationship issues. She also has an interest in maternal mental health and the emotional challenges associated with life transitions.
Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with emotionally focused therapy, somatic tools, brainspotting and mindfulness practices. She draws on a range of techniques, including cognitive restructuring, exposure-based strategies, behavioural modifications and emotion regulation skills, tailoring her approach to each individual’s needs. Her practice is grounded in cultural sensitivity and recognises the importance of faith, spirituality and personal values in psychological well-being. Through a faith-informed and values-integrated approach, she incorporates these dimensions into the therapeutic process where meaningful to clients, ensuring that psychological support is respectful of and aligned with their beliefs and worldview.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, Humna works with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and strives to create a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive therapeutic space.
Her academic research has focused on cross-cultural psychology, schizophrenia, emotional regulation, men’s mental health, and CBT. She brings over ten years of experience in academia and higher education, having served as Adjunct Faculty at Middlesex University Dubai and Murdoch University, where she teaches psychology and management. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK, recognising her commitment to professional standards and excellence in higher education.
Alongside her clinical and academic work, Humna has developed a particular interest in academic and career counselling for adolescents, with a particular interest in neurodivergence. Drawing on her experience in higher education, career development and her clinical background in psychology, she guides adolescents and young adults to recognise their potential, make decisions and develop a clear sense of direction for the future. She has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent adolescents. Taking a strengths-based approach, she helps young people recognise their potential, understand their learning styles, navigate educational choices and foster an independent and clear sense of direction for their future.
Certifications and Trainings
- CBT in Practice: Essentials II
- Fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Addressing Insomnia in Those with Depression: An Evidence-Based Approach
- CBT for Anxiety
- Brainspotting Phase 1 – September 2025
Potential:
Career Counselling for Clinicians: CBT and Motivational Interviewing