Our psychologist
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist (HCPC Registered) — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Languages
English · Urdu · Punjabi
Sessions
Online by secure video
Availability
By appointment
Focus
CBT · DBT · Couples
About Muhammad
Muhammad Naushad Anjum is the Founder and Lead Psychologist of Meeting Matters Clinic, established in Islamabad in 2010 with the vision of bringing evidence-based, academically sound and internationally benchmarked counselling services to Pakistan and to Pakistanis abroad. He is a UK HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist (registration number PYL041126), is also registered in the UAE, and has 17 years of counselling and applied psychology practice.
His specialist areas are couple, marriage and relationship counselling, family counselling, CBT, DBT and trauma. He works online with Pakistanis in the UK, the UAE and across the world, in English, Urdu or Punjabi. See our pages for Pakistanis in the UK (themeetingmatters.com/pakistani-psychologist-uk) and in the UAE and Gulf.
Read more: an introduction to Mr. Naushad Anjum (themeetingmatters.com/blog/meet-muhammad-naushad-anjum-hcpc-registered-psychologist).
Credentials and registration
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist, UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), registration number PYL041126
- Registered psychologist in the UAE
- MPhil in Psychology
- MSc in Psychology
Experience
- Founder, Chairman and Lead Psychologist, Meeting Matters, since 2010: leads clinical standards, supervises and trains the clinic's psychologists, and carries a personal caseload in counselling psychology covering anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and workplace issues.
- CEO, Meeting Matters Global: leads its Employee Assistance Program, delivered for organisations including Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
- Consultant psychologist to the employee assistance programmes of BBC, Optum and Workplace Options since 2012, covering workplace mental health, crisis support, stress, resilience and burnout.
Professional memberships
- European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP)
- International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI)
Note: Mr. Naushad has a busy travel schedule, so he sees clients online only. His booking is handled by our Client Facing Team through the normal booking lines, based on availability.
Marriage and relationship counselling with Mr. Naushad: marriage counseling in Islamabad · online marriage counseling · is marriage counseling worth it?
Videos by Mr. Naushad
More on his YouTube channel.
Areas of focus
How to start with Muhammad
- 1
Tell us what you need
Message us on WhatsApp or send an appointment request. A short note about what is troubling you is enough.
- 2
We confirm a time
We check Muhammad's availability and confirm a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends where available.
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Meet Muhammad
Sessions are online by secure video, in a private space of your choice.
Everything you share is confidential. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to begin.
Articles by Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Original articles on Muhammad's areas of specialisation.
Marriage Counselling vs Couples Therapy: The Difference
Three names for what sounds like the same help. This guide explains marriage counselling, couples therapy and relationship counselling, who each suits, and how to choose a counsellor.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · October 27, 2026
Online Marriage Counselling: Does It Work? How to Prepare
Can marriage counselling really work over video? This guide explains who online sessions suit, when in-person is better, and how to prepare for your first session.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · October 27, 2026
Corporate Mental Health Workshops: What to Expect
What actually happens in a corporate mental health workshop, why more companies in Pakistan are booking them, and how we design ours around your team.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · August 26, 2026
What Is Career Counseling? A Complete Guide
Career counseling isn't just for people who don't know what they want to do — here's what it actually covers, who it's for, and how it's different from career coaching.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · August 15, 2026
CBT Techniques for Anxiety: What Actually Helps
Anxiety responds well to CBT — but only when it's done right. Here's what actually happens in session: cognitive restructuring, graded exposure and behavioral experiments explained.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · August 13, 2026
What Career Counseling Actually Looks Like
Most people expect a personality quiz and a list of suitable jobs. Our founder explains why career counseling sessions usually end up somewhere else entirely — and how that's actually the more useful path forward.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · August 2, 2026
Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person Therapy?
It's the first question almost every new client asks before their first online session. After 15 years of practice, here's an honest answer.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 23, 2026
Online Therapy Across Time Zones: A Guide for Clients Abroad
Time zones are usually the first practical hurdle overseas clients run into — not whether online therapy works, but how to actually schedule it. Here's how our clients in the UK, US, Canada and UAE make it work.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 23, 2026
Online Therapy for Overseas Pakistanis: How It Actually Works
Living abroad doesn't mean settling for a therapist who doesn't understand where you're from. Here's what online therapy with a Pakistani psychologist actually looks like in practice.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 23, 2026
What Couples Therapy Really Looks Like
Most people picture couples therapy as a referee sitting between two people keeping score. After 15 years of practice, here's what it actually looks like.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 20, 2026
How CBT Actually Works: A Therapist's Perspective
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one of the most researched approaches in psychology — but what does it actually look like in a real session?
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 20, 2026
What Aviation Psychology Taught Me About Managing Pressure
As a member of the European Association for Aviation Psychology, I've spent years studying how professionals perform under real pressure — and much of it applies far beyond the cockpit.
Muhammad Naushad Anjum · July 20, 2026Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Muhammad Naushad Anjum?
Muhammad Naushad Anjum is the founder of The Meeting Matters in Islamabad, a psychologist registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and in the UAE, with an MPhil and MSc in Psychology. He specialises in CBT, DBT, couple and marriage counselling, family counselling and trauma.
Is Muhammad Naushad Anjum HCPC registered?
Yes. He is registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist, registration number PYL041126, and is also registered in the UAE. Anyone can check the HCPC register at hcpc-uk.org (Check the Register).
Does Naushad Anjum see clients in the UK, UAE and abroad?
Yes. He sees clients online only, with Pakistanis in the UK and UAE, and in Pakistan, in English, Urdu or Punjabi. Bookings are arranged by our client team around his availability and your time zone.
What does Naushad Anjum specialise in?
His specialist areas are CBT, DBT, couple and marriage counselling, family counselling and trauma-focused work.
What is Naushad Anjum's background?
He founded The Meeting Matters in 2010, has been consultant psychologist to the employee assistance programmes of BBC, Optum and Workplace Options since 2012, and is a member of the European Association for Aviation Psychology and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators.
Can I book an appointment directly with Naushad Anjum?
Yes. Use the booking form on this page, or contact our team via phone or WhatsApp. As founder, his schedule is managed by our client team, and he sees clients online only.
Where does Naushad Anjum practice?
He founded and leads The Meeting Matters clinic at House 66, Street 73, F-11/1, Islamabad, and sees clients online only.
Is Naushad Anjum a psychiatrist?
No. Muhammad Naushad Anjum is a psychologist, registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist. Psychologists provide assessment and talk therapy and do not prescribe medicine. Some online directories list him under the wrong category.
What qualifications and experience does Naushad Anjum have?
He holds an MPhil and an MSc in Psychology, is registered with the HCPC in the UK (registration number PYL041126) and in the UAE, and has 17 years of counselling and applied psychology practice. He founded The Meeting Matters in 2010, has been consultant psychologist to the employee assistance programmes of BBC, Optum and Workplace Options since 2012.
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