DIP Psych; CPPD-UK, Practicing Psychotherapist/Head Tutor in Psychotherapy of UK based and accredited counselling trainings (CPCAB-UK)

Tahir Zahoor Ahmed is the Chief Executive Officer of Therapy Works with 30 years of international business experience in finance, administration and Human Resource utilization.

He has been doing corporate and Human Resource training since 1976 (trained at Blackheath UK).
Since 2007 Tahir has combined his current practice of Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling into his workshops and teaching, this allows him deep insight into the human condition and makes the workshops highly interactive and experiential.

He teaches in the UK Counselling Diploma Level IV and does supervision of the counsellors working with In-clients suffering from addiction and Out-patients for a variety of emotional issues.

His main approach in both therapy and corporate training is Existential allowing the use of the full potential of the “conscious” self in making free choices in the “here and now.”

Tahir undertakes transformative workshops that are life changing for the participants.

He is the moving force behind Therapy Works.

All the workshops derive from Sociology, Political Economy, Integrative Psychotherapy –  Gestalt, Person Centered, Object Relations, Ego Psychology, Relational Psychotherapy.

Tahir conducts tailor-made workshops for schools, universities, multinationals, Armed forces, Pakistan Training and Development Society (PTDS), OCTARA all over Pakistan. He has been conducting workshops on a host of issues and subjects with PSO for the past 9 years.

He is committed to working with the poor masses where no mental support exists (through the charity based Therapy Works Foundation). Empowerment of women, children and the voiceless non-privileged sections of society are his main area of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) is a United Kingdom based awarding body and the only awarding body in Europe to specialize in the field of counselling.

The CPCAB is managed by renowned professional trainers, counselors and supervisors. The Certificate Course in Humanistic Counselling and the Diploma in Integrative Counselling offered at Therapy Works (Private Limited) are fully accredited by the CPCAB.

You can get an idea of the differences between the three by reading below:

Psychiatrist – A medical professional who has trained at a medical college and chosen this specialty at the end of his/ her training. A psychiatrist deals predominantly with mental health, drug addiction rehab with mental health illnesses and can prescribe medications as a way of treating a condition.

Psychologist – A psychologist is a person who studies human behavior and the way people function on a mental and emotional level. A psychologist will use tests to measure IQ, to determine a personality type or a person’s capabilities to perform certain tasks. She/he would use counselling skills in their work with people to tackle drug addiction rehab.

Psychotherapist – A psychotherapist has trained in helping people to look at their life issues including drug addiction rehab using various techniques, depending on different approaches adopted. Psychotherapy is usually a long-term process and works with life patterns and the client’s whole personal story if using drug addiction rehab.

After completing both the Certificate Course in Humanistic Counselling and the Diploma in Integrative Counselling, people can generally start seeing clients. For more details regarding these internationally certified courses, please Contact us.

  • Observe and Identify: Stay calm and look for physical or emotional changes—such as mood swings, social withdrawal, or irregular sleep—without immediately resorting to conflict or blame.

  • Initiate Calm Dialogue: Once the situation is clear, have an objective conversation to set firm family boundaries and rules regarding substance use and the consequences of non-compliance.

  • Seek Specialized Help: Don't rely on unverified promises to quit; instead, consult professionals at a reputable center like Therapy Works for a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

  • Commit to Family Support: Actively participate in the recovery process by working with therapists to build a supportive home environment that maintains abstinence and addresses potential relapses quickly.

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