Before counselling can commence, we will have an assessment. This is primarily to ascertain family and medical history and any risk or causes for concern. The assessment session is usually conducted over Zoom and lasts about an hour and a half. The assessment is free of charge. I speak Urdu, English and have some grasp of Arabic. An assessment does not guarantee acceptance for counselling and I reserve the right to refer you on to a more suitable therapist or Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).