Marriage Counseling and Couples Therapy in Islamabad
Arguing all the time, living like strangers, struggling to trust each other again, or stuck between your own family and your partner? The Meeting Matters has helped couples in Islamabad since 2010. Our marriage counsellors see couples at our clinic at House 66, Street 73, F-11/1, or online by secure video, in Urdu, English or Punjabi. Marriage counseling cannot promise a marriage will last, but it helps both of you understand what is going wrong and decide what to do next with a clear head.
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Why Couples in Islamabad Come to Us
The reasons are usually familiar: the same arguments on repeat, silence and distance, anger, jealousy, trust broken by an affair or by lies, pressure from in-laws and extended family, money and work stress, or a gap that opened after children. Couples also come before a decision about separation, or after a long period of unhappiness. You do not need to be sure the marriage can be saved to start.
Led by Mr. Naushad Anjum
Mr. Muhammad Naushad Anjum is the founder of The Meeting Matters and a psychologist registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), registration number PYL041126, with an MPhil and an MSc in Psychology. Couple, marriage and relationship counselling and family counselling are his specialist areas. He sees clients online only. You can read his full profile and credentials. Bookings are arranged by our client team around his availability.
What Happens in Marriage Counseling
The first session is a conversation about what each of you wants and what is getting in the way. You do not have to prepare anything. From there, sessions focus on the pattern behind the arguments, not just the latest fight: how you talk, how you each react under stress, and what each of you needs and is not getting. Our counsellors use structured, evidence-based methods such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy and CBT-based communication work, with practical steps to try between sessions. If it helps, individual sessions can run alongside joint ones.
In Person at F-11/1 or Online
Our clinic in F-11/1 is easy to reach from the F, E and G sectors, I-8, Bahria Town and DHA Islamabad. Many couples choose online sessions by secure video, which suits evening or weekend slots, long commutes, or when one partner is travelling or abroad. Both partners can join from different places. Tell us which you prefer when you message us. See also online marriage counseling.
If Only One of You Wants to Come
It is common for one partner to be unsure. You can start alone, and many couples join together after a session or two. Our guide is marriage counseling worth it? gives an honest answer, including when it is not the right first step.
Safety Comes First
If there is violence, threats or fear at home, safety has to come before couples counselling. Tell us in your first message and we will suggest the safest way to start, often with individual support first.
Related Counseling for Couples and Families
Marriage and relationship issues, infidelity and affair recovery, divorce and separation counseling, Islamic marriage counseling, premarital counseling and family therapy. Couples outside Islamabad: Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi. Our main page for the city is psychologist in Islamabad.
Book Marriage Counseling in Islamabad
Message us on WhatsApp with what is going on and the days that suit you both. We usually reply within about 30 minutes and will suggest the right counsellor.
Meet Therapists Who Can Help
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist (HCPC Registered) — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Lamiah Munaf
Teenage Counselor & Educational Remedial Therapist
Kainat Ali
Clinical Psychologist — Anxiety, Panic Disorder & BPD
What Our Clients Say
“I had a really great experience at Meeting Matters Clinic in F-11. The therapists here are highly professional aur unka ravaiya bohat supportive hai. It’s not easy to find a safe space for mental health, but yahan ka mahol bohat pur-sakoon aur welcoming hai. They genuinely listen to your problems without any judgment. Highly recommended for anyone looking for good counseling in Islamabad.”
Subhan A. · Google Review
“I am truly grateful to Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and the team at Meeting Matters. I reached out during one of the most difficult periods of my life while dealing with grief and trying to be the best parent I could be for my children. Ms. Tasmiya's kindness, empathy, and guidance helped me navigate emotions that often felt overwhelming. She helped me understand my feelings, regain perspective, and think through practical ways of supporting my children and myself. I always felt respected, heard, and comfortable during our sessions. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and Meeting Matters to anyone going through a challenging time and looking for professional support in a compassionate environment.”
Hashir K. · Google Review
“Have noticed alot of changes within myself because of the sessions I've had. My therapist is extremely kind and helpful. I've never once felt uncomfortable feeling like I'm talking to a stranger. My Dr has made me feel as if she's my own and has helped me a lot.”
Shagufta K. · Google Review
15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Led by an HCPC-registered psychologist
- Clinic in F-11/1, Islamabad, or online
- Evening and weekend slots
- Sessions in Urdu, English or Punjabi
- Evidence-based methods: Gottman, EFT, CBT
- Confidential, for couples or one partner
- Rated 4.7 on Google (424 reviews).
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