Meet Yasir Ali

Hello! I am an MBACP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Gulberg, Lahore. I work with adults and couples, both in person and online.

I have been in private practice since 2018. Presence and compassionate care is at the centre of how I work. For me, this means remaining curious about what a person has needed to protect before asking anything to change.

Meet the pain, and softly hold,
Steady the heart
to let tales
unfold

Yasir Ali

ABOUT THE THERAPIST
Integrative & Relational Psychotherapist

MBACP Registered

Psychotherapeutic
Counsellor

IFS Level 1

Trained Practitioner
IFS Institute

Private Practice

Since 2018

Other Areas of Work

Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Workshops and Trainings

Compassion is more than just warmth

Compassion is more than just warmth. It is the willingness to stay with another person's experience without rushing to fix, minimize or direct it.
My work is collaborative and non-shaming. You are the expert on your life. My role is to offer a steady, thoughtful space where we can think together and make sense of what matters to you.

Psychotherapy was personal before it became professional

After returning to Pakistan, I entered therapy for myself. It was the first time I understood how the mind responds to experience, how relationships shape us, and how a safe space can open room for change.

That experience led me to formal training and years of practice. Over time, I noticed the importance of a frame that is dependable. One where honesty is consistently possible and growth can happen at a steady pace.

I learned to value attention over judgment, curiosity over conclusions, and the courage to sit with what is not yet known.

At its best, the therapeutic frame is itself part of the care.

Three experiences that shaped my work

Human Relating Before Performance

Early on, I saw how much pain comes from feeling unseen and how healing begins when we are met with presence.

This shaped my belief that the quality of relationship is the foundation for any meaningful change.

Work in counseling settings and private practice showed me both the strengths and limits of systems.

It continues to guide my commitment to ethical practice, accountability and continuous learning.

A Life Between Perspectives.

Living across cultures and communities has taught me to hold multiple ways of looking at the world.

It deepened my respect for context, identity and the stories that make sense of our choices.

Experience Around Systems of Care.

Training that remains answerable to the work

Formation
Ongoing Accountability
Supervision & Training

Advanced Diploma in Intergrative Counselling & Psychotherapy - CPCAB UK

Clinical Supervision Training - CPCAB UK

Internal Family Systems (Level 1) IFS U.S.A

Couples Training - Gottman & EFT

Regular individual supervision to reflect, challenge and stay grounded.

Peer and group supervision for shared learning and support.

Consultation and CPD to keep learning in the service of clients.

I work as a clinical supervisor and trainer with counselors and psychotherapists.

My focus is on reflection, power, ethics and thinking together about the working alliance.

I also work with private clinics and organizations in improving service delivery.

CONSIDERING THERAPY?

You're welcome to reach out

You do not need to know what to say. You're welcome to write briefly or share more.
A few lines are enough and there's room to share more if you need to.

Relational, psychodynamic, and IFS-Informed psychotherapy for individuals, couples in Lahore and online.

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Yasir Ali Counselling Psychotherapy

Contact

Email
Info@yasiralicounselling.com

WhatsApp
+92 303 841 2111

Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Online sessions available

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Courses