About Us

Rashda Ali MBABCP, PGDip, MSc.

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (Fully Accredited)

EMDR Therapist

Company Director

Compass Psychotherapy exists to improve wellbeing through the most effective researched, evidence based, psychotherapy models, which have been proven to have long lasting life changing effects on clients within the practice of psychotherapy.

Compass Psychotherapy was set up by Senior Lead Psychotherapist and Company Director Rashda Ali; Rashda is a fully accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. Recognised by, and associated with AXA PPP healthcare, Aviva and Nuffield Health. Rashda has over 9 years’ experience delivering one to one therapy in a variety of settings, including:

  • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services, working with adolescents and adults presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Delivering online therapies (video conferencing and transcript based)  to adults presenting with depression and/or anxiety disorders.
  • Working in private practice delivering therapy to clients who self-refer and are referred through private health insurance providers and employers.

Rashda has experience of working with clients who have had significant difficulties in daily functioning and relationships, often with a background of prolonged trauma, abuse and neglect, resulting in difficulties that are complex.

Rashda has a special interest in treating difficulties associated with Narcissistic Abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

Compass Psychotherapy places emphasis on providing a high quality of care within a safe therapeutic environment, focusing on building strong therapeutic relationships and a goals-focused approach.

In addition to direct patient facing therapy, we have supported several corporate clients in developing Workplace Mental Health strategies and delivering onsite psychoeducational workshops.

Please contact us for more details.