Hiba Basit

I'm a warm, reflective and experienced CBT psychotherapist and EMDR therapist in training. I provide online CBT and EMDR for adults aged 18 and over, with a particular focus on PTSD and trauma-related difficulties and OCD. I offer therapy in English and Urdu, with a commitment to adapting to diversity.

I specialise in trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, long term conditions, depression, low self-esteem and social anxiety. I also work with GAD, panic disorder, phobias, anger management and stress/burnout. Other mental health presentations are always welcome.

I believe that healing happens within a safe, authentic connection and I am dedicated to walking alongside you on your journey. Together, we will blend evidence-based tools to quiet the noise, process past pain and build lasting psychological resilience. My work is not just about symptom management but I hope to help you improve your quality of life and live in line with your core meaningful values.

I graduated with a first class BSc Hons degree in Psychology in 2011. I have been in practice since 2015. As a previous NHS therapist and current private therapist, I bring extensive clinical training and can deliver evidenced based therapies to support you in your journey tailored to your needs, goals and aspirations for therapy.

I have a certificate in EMDR, by the EMDR Europe Association 2026.

I specialise in trauma/PTSD, ADHD and OCD.

I also specialise in chronic illness, medically unexplained symptoms and somatic work.

My approach is honest, collaborative work designed to create lasting change. I work in a determined way which means I don't give up on my clients when we face setbacks or hurdles. I won't give up on you!

I am very thorough in the treatment I offer. One of the ways I ensure this is that I keep up to date with relevant training and am always booked into a training of my passion and choice. I also read key textbooks and research articles. I participate in clinical supervision and use it to ensure my work is being overseen by a senior colleague who can help me support you more effectively.

While CBT forms the core foundation of my practice, I work integratively—drawing on advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to tailor a personalised, responsive therapeutic approach to your personal goals and core values.

We will work as a team to: - Break unhelpful cognitive/behavioural patterns (CBT) to change how they impact your daily life - Develop psychological flexibility (ACT) so you can navigate life - Cultivate self-compassion (CFT) to quiet your inner critic and build self-worth - Process deep-seated distress (EMDR) to help your mind safely file away past trauma.

I OFFER A FREE 10-15 MINUTE TELEPHONE CALL FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, GIVE INSIGHT INTO TO THEIR PROBLEM TO SEE IF I CAN HELP, OR JUST GET A FEEL FOR IF I AM THE RIGHT PERSON TO SUPPORT YOU.

Please email me at hiba.basit.cbt@gmail.com with details of your availability for us to schedule a call.

I have availability Monday - Thursday weekdays.