The Meeting Matters Team · 2026-11-10
If you are looking for a psychologist who is registered in the UK, understands Pakistani families and sees clients online, you may come across the name Mr. Muhammad Naushad Anjum. This page introduces who he is, what he is registered and qualified to do, who he works with, and how to book a session.
Who is Mr. Muhammad Naushad Anjum?
Mr. Naushad Anjum is the Founder and Lead Psychologist of The Meeting Matters, a psychology and mental-health organization in Islamabad that he established in 2010. The aim from the start was to bring evidence-based, internationally benchmarked counselling to Pakistan and to Pakistanis living abroad. He is also CEO of Meeting Matters Global, which runs the organization's employee assistance programme.
Alongside his own caseload, he leads clinical standards and supervises and trains the psychologists who work with us. His full profile lists his registration, credentials and experience.
Qualifications and registration
- Registered practitioner psychologist with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered psychologist in the UAE
- MPhil in Psychology
- MSc in Psychology
The HCPC is the UK regulator for practitioner psychologists, and "practitioner psychologist" is a protected title in the UK. You do not have to take our word for his registration: you can check the public register at hcpc-uk.org, and his registration number is shown on his profile.
What he helps with
His specialist areas are couple, marriage and relationship counselling, family counselling, CBT, DBT and trauma. In practice that includes anxiety, low mood, relationship conflict, in-law and family pressure, workplace stress and burnout. If you are weighing up couples work, our page on marriage counselling and couples therapy explains how it works, and his article What Couples Therapy Really Looks Like gives a sense of his approach. For individual work, read How CBT Actually Works.
Who he works with
Mr. Anjum works online, in English, Urdu or Punjabi. Most of the people he sees are Pakistanis and South Asians in the UK, the UAE and the Gulf, and elsewhere around the world, along with clients in Pakistan. Many clients say they find it easier to talk about family, faith and marriage with someone who already understands the context, and that is where he tends to be most useful. If your faith matters to you, tell him at the start; therapy here is professional and evidence-based, and it respects a Muslim's values without asking you to set faith aside.
Pages written for clients abroad: Pakistani and Urdu-speaking psychologist for the UK, Muslim therapist in the UK, psychologist for the UAE and Gulf, and counselling for Pakistanis living abroad.
Workplace mental health and employee assistance programmes
Since 2012 he has been a consultant psychologist to the employee assistance programmes of BBC, Optum and Workplace Options, covering workplace mental health, crisis support, stress, resilience and burnout. At Meeting Matters Global he leads our own employee assistance programme, delivered for organisations including Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
What to check before you choose any psychologist
- Registration. Ask for the registration body and number, and check it on the public register.
- Language. Choose someone you can describe your worries to in the language you think in.
- Fit with your concern. Ask whether they regularly work with what you are facing, such as marriage problems, trauma or workplace stress.
- Format. Online therapy suits many people, provided you have privacy and a stable connection.
Our guide how to choose a therapist in the UK as a Pakistani explains what the letters mean.
Is he the right fit for you?
Mr. Anjum sees clients online only, as he travels often. If you would like to be seen in person in Islamabad, our psychologists at F-11/1 are listed on the psychologists in Islamabad page. His bookings are handled by our Client Facing Team through the normal booking lines, based on his availability, so please request an appointment or message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm what is available. We usually reply within about 30 minutes. We are not an emergency service; if you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr. Naushad Anjum registered in the UK?
Yes. He is registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist and is also registered in the UAE. You can check the HCPC register at hcpc-uk.org.
Does he see clients in person?
No. He sees clients online only. Our other psychologists see clients in person at our F-11/1 clinic in Islamabad.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
English, Urdu or Punjabi, and you can mix languages in the same session.
Can couples see him?
Yes. Couple, marriage and relationship counselling is one of his main specialities, and sessions are held online by secure video.
How do I book a session with him?
Use our booking page or message us on WhatsApp. Our team will confirm his availability and the fee before your session.