ABOUT MYIRA KHAN
BACP and NCPS Accredited Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Coach, Colour Analysis Consultant, Trainer and Author
Supporting Identity, Wellbeing, Confidence and Anti-Oppressive Practice
Myira Khan is a multi-award-winning BACP Accredited Counsellor, Coach, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Certified Therapist, Qualified Colour Me Beautiful Colour Analysis Consultant, Trainer and Author based in Leicester, offering services locally and online.
Through her work in counselling, coaching, supervision, professional training and colour analysis, Myira supports individuals, couples, therapists and organisations to explore identity, confidence, wellbeing and authentic self-expression.
Her approach is rooted in anti-oppressive practice, recognising the importance of culture, faith, identity, diversity and lived experience within therapeutic and wellbeing work.
Myira’s Areas of Expertise
Counselling, Coaching and Therapy
Myira provides anti-oppressive and identity-affirming counselling and coaching for adults, young people and couples.
She specialises in:
- Anti-oppressive counselling
- EMDR therapy
- Couples counselling and relationship support
- Islamic counselling
- Neurodivergent affirmative practice
- Identity, confidence and wellbeing
Myira offers counselling and coaching in Leicester and online.
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Clinical Supervision for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
As an experienced clinical supervisor, Myira provides reflective and ethical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Her supervision approach incorporates:
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Diversity awareness
- Identity and power dynamics
- Ethical decision-making
- Reflective therapeutic practice
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Colour & Identity – Professional Colour Analysis
Myira is a Qualified Colour Me Beautiful Colour Analysis Consultant and creator of the Colour & Identity approach, offering professional colour analysis through the Colour & Identity approach to support confidence, identity and wellbeing.
Her approach explores the relationship between:
- Colour
- Confidence
- Identity
- Wellbeing
- Personal style
- Self-expression
Through professional colour analysis consultations, Myira helps clients discover their most flattering colours while exploring how colour can support confidence and authentic self-expression.
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Anti-Oppressive Practice, Training and Consultancy
Myira is the creator of the Working Within Diversity anti-oppressive practice model, supporting counsellors, therapists and organisations to develop more culturally-attuned and anti-oppressive approaches.
She delivers:
- CPD training
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Conference presentations
- Consultancy
Her work explores diversity, identity, culture, faith, culturally-attuned, anti-oppressive and ethical practice.
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A Welcoming Consultation Space in Leicester
My consultation space in Leicester city centre provides a private, welcoming and professional environment for counselling, clinical supervision and Colour & Identity colour analysis consultations.
Whether attending for therapeutic support, professional supervision or a personalised colour analysis experience, clients are welcomed into a space designed to support reflection, conversation, confidence and self-expression.
Author and Speaker
Myira is the author of:
A guide exploring anti-oppressive practice, diversity and cultural attunement within counselling and therapeutic work.
A resource supporting conversations around Muslim wellbeing, emotional health, self-care and identity.
Myira is also a TEDx speaker and regularly contributes to discussions around counselling, diversity, mental health, wellbeing, self-care, identity and anti-oppressive practice.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Myira’s professional qualifications include:
- BACP Accredited Counsellor
- NCPS Accredited Counsellor
- EMDR Certified Therapist
- Diploma in Therapeutic Coaching
- Qualified Colour Me Beautiful Colour Analysis Consultant
- BSc Psychology (2:1), Brunel University
- Diploma of Higher Education in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Diploma in Intersectional Clinical Supervision
- Couples Counselling qualifications
- Islamic Psychology and Islamic Psychotherapy training
- Positive Psychology Coaching qualification
Myira is a:
- Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- Accredited Professional Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Myira works in alignment with professional ethical frameworks and maintains high standards of confidentiality, professionalism and ongoing development.
Awards and Recognition
Myira’s work has been recognised through numerous awards and nominations, including:
- Counsellor of the Year 2023 (Leicestershire) – Midlands Enterprise Awards
- Best Adult and Children’s Counselling Service 2023 (East Midlands) – Social Care Awards
- Islamic Counselling Service Provider of the Year 2022/23 – Corporate LiveWire Global Awards
- Counsellor of the Year 2022/23 – Central England Prestige Awards
- Most Innovative Islamic Counselling Service Provider 2022 – Mental Health Awards
- Most Dedicated Counselling and Coaching Service 2021 – Private Healthcare Awards
- Best Online Counselling and Coaching Service 2021 (East Midlands) - Midlands Enterprise Awards
- Best Online Counselling and Coaching Service (Leicester) 2021 - Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards
- Mental Health Heroes Award Winner (February 2015)
Women's Award for Inspiration (June 2013).
Myira has also been recognised for her contribution to diversity, mental health and professional communities, including being shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, National Diversity Awards and British Muslim Awards.
- The Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network- Shortlisted for Professional Network of the Year (November 2015)
- Shortlisted for Social and Humanitarian Category (May 2015) at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards
- Attended the Women of the Year Lunch & Awards (October 2015)
- Shortlisted Positive Role Model for Race, Religion and Faith (September 2015) at the National Diversity Awards
Founder of the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)
Myira founded the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) in 2013.
The network was created to support Muslim counsellors and psychotherapists, encourage professional connection and promote greater awareness of counselling and psychotherapy within Muslim communities.
The MCAPN was recognised as a Top 100 Awesome Network by Inclusive Networks and shortlisted for Professional Network of the Year.
Work With Myira
Whether you are looking for:
- Counselling or coaching
- Clinical supervision
- Professional colour analysis
- Training and workshops
- Consultancy or speaking opportunities
Myira offers personalised support informed by professional expertise, lived experience and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice.
Contact Myira
Telephone:
07864 523 545
Email: myira@myirakhancounselling.co.uk
Business Hours
- Mon - Thu
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- Friday
- Appointment Only
- Sat - Sun
- Appointment Only
Myira Khan Counselling - Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Myira Khan uses and protects any information that you give Myira Khan Counselling when you use this website.
Myira Khan Counselling is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should I ask you to provide certain information, by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Myira Khan Counselling may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from May 25th 2018.
By continuing to use this website, www.myirakhancounselling.co.uk, you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy and agreeing to the use of cookies as described below.
Information Collected
Myira Khan Counselling may collect the following information:
1) From the contact form:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone and/or Mobile Number
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What is done with the information gathered
Myira Khan Counselling requires this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
1) From the contact form:
- Internal record keeping
- To contact you in reply to your enquiry submitted via the contact form
Security
Myira Khan Counselling is committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online.
How I use cookies
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Controlling your personal information
Myira Khan Counselling will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
You may request details of personal information which Myira Khan Counselling holds about you under the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation 2016. If you would like a copy of the information held on you, please email Myira on myira@myirakhancounselling.co.uk and this information will be provided to you within one month of the request.
If you believe that any information Myira Khan Counselling is holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email as soon as possible on myira@myirakhancounselling.co.uk. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
If you wish to contact Myira Khan Counselling about any concerns or questions regarding any information held about you, please email on myira@myirakhancounselling.co.uk
Myira Khan - Data Protection Registration Number: ZA092056
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