The Reflection Project is a charity specialising in providing a diverse range of therapies including child psychotherapy and art therapy to children and young people aged 2-25 and families from Muslim heritage backgrounds. We currently work across the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Haringey and Barnet.
This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a clinician with strong skills working in community settings to join a growing, innovative team working withcomplex children, young people and families from Muslim-heritage backgrounds.
We are seeking a clinician with demonstrable experience of working with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based and culturally responsive approaches to mental health support ,who is either systemically trained or has extensive experience in community settings. You will have a critical role in the day to day running of the service, including developing relationships and collaborations with partner organisations and building capacity for clinical placements.
You will report to the Clinical Lead and CEO.
Salary: NHS Band 8a (Inner London Weighting), £64,156 FTE. Actual salary for 0.6 FTE: £38,493.60 per annum.
Main duties of the job:
As the Deputy Clinical Lead, you will work closely alongside the Clinical Lead, providing supervision and case management for the team. In addition to supervision, training and managerial responsibilities, you will contribute to formulating and implementing the long-term strategic plans for the service.
The successful post holder will work creatively and sensitively to develop and maintain relationships with service users and community organisations.
Job Description
The post-holder will:
Participate as a senior clinician in the development of a high quality, responsive, and accessible service.
Provide clinical supervision and advice to clinicians in the team, as well as partner organisations.
Provide specialist assessments and hold a small caseload of direct clinical work.
Develop and maintain partnerships with local voluntary and community organisations.
Co-produce workshops and projects with partner organisations.
Contribute to the development of trainee pathways
Please note – Working days to include Friday and a Monday or Tuesday. Fridays will be based at our Hub at Dalgarno Way, W10.
Person Spec
Education and Qualifications
Essential:
Holds Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or is a qualified Systemic Psychotherapist/Family Therapist, or is a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Experience of training and supervising qualified and pre-qualified psychologists/ therapists
Desirable:
– Relevant specialist training in trauma focused therapy e.g. EMDR
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
Able to build good working relationships with other professionals
Able to demonstrate excellent engagement and skills in building relationships with vulnerable young people and their families who may be mistrustful of services
Able to work effectively with other third sector and community organisations to collaborate and develop workshops.
Considerable experience working with a range of children, young people and families with varying presentations and needs.
Considerable experience working within multi-agency settings and networks.
Desirable:
Community psychology experience
Experience of managing and supervising diverse workforce
Experience of delivering trauma therapy
Experience of delivering systemic/family therapy
Experience of delivering reflective practice spaces to teams
Other
Essential:
Demonstrable experience of working with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based and culturally responsive approaches to mental health support
Can demonstrate lived experience/deep understanding of being a young Muslim in the UK.
To apply please send us a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this post and how your training and experience aligns with our job description and person specification by Friday 3rd July 2026.
For any informal queries regarding the job please contact Dr Hina Dadabhoy, Clinical Lead and Clinical Psychologist
We intend to hold interviews via Teams on Tue 14th July 2026 with a view for the successful candidate to start from Sept/October.
Our Team
“Worried about your child’s mental health but unsure where to turn? You’re not alone. At The Reflection Project, we offer a guiding light for Muslim-heritage children and families, providing a safe haven where faith is embraced and cultural nuances are understood.”
Dr. Rachel Abedi, Founder of The Reflection Project
Our founder
Therapy is supposed to offer a safe, neutral, non-judgemental space for children to heal, express themselves, and feel seen and understood. However, research indicates that when some Muslim-heritage children and their families seek mental health support through traditional avenues, this is not what they encounter. In fact, instead of experiencing a sense of safety and understanding, many are met with disregard for their faith and cultural heritage, or worse, suspicion of these.
With over a decade of academic and professional experience in Child Psychotherapy, I’ve witnessed these biases firsthand and uncovered the urgent need for faith-sensitive services like The Reflection Project.
When I founded The Reflection Project, my goal was simple: to ensure that every Muslim child receives the tailored support they deserve, in an environment where their faith and cultural norms are not just respected but embraced.
Dr Rachel Abedi
Our Trustees
Ahmed Tudor Payne
Tudor Payne is an award-winning Creative Director whose work includes directing films and leading creative projects for prominent global brands such as Linkedin, Microsoft, Nike, Fiat, Ferrari, and the UNHCR. He started his career as a designer helping to create household brands on Channel 4 like the ‘Big Breakfast’ and ‘The Word,’. He soon became a creative executive at Viacom playing a pivotal role in developing multiple Showtime brands like Paramount Comedy, Nickelodeon, and MTV. During this time, he served as the creative director for MTV’s ground-breaking worldwide HIV campaign supported by Nelson Mandela. His short film ‘Undefeated’ about the life of a young girl living with HIV premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to garner a host of awards worldwide.
‘Recognising the significant gap in mental health support for children from diverse communities, who are not accessing the assistance they desperately require, ‘The Reflection Project’ stands as an indispensable initiative within our society. We must all throw our support behind this essential project to avoid the devastating consequences of more children falling through the cracks.’
Dr Rachel Abedi
Rachel is an ACP-registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with experience in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), schools, the voluntary/third sector and in private practice. She has taught on postgraduate courses at the Tavistock & Portman, including doctoral research supervision.
Rachel has a particular interest in issues of identity, and the impact of intersectional aspects (e.g. faith, culture, experiences of poverty, prejudice and racism) on access to mental healthcare for children. She is a keen advocate of further research into issues affecting the mental and emotional welfare of Muslim children and young people. Her passion and expertise in this area led to the founding of The Reflection Project.
“The Reflection Project is a vital lifeline for Muslim-heritage children and their families. Our therapists on staff provide a safe, judgement-free zone where young people they can express their faith and cultural identity without fear or hesitation. So many children from diverse backgrounds aren’t currently getting the help they need. The Reflection Project is here to ensure that this changes.”
Maazin Buhari
Maazin Buhari is a senior associate of Business and Program Development at the Milken Institute, where he supports strategic partnerships across the Middle East and Africa. He manages the Institute’s relationships with family offices and institutional investors in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Buhari also oversees the Young Leaders Circle in MEA and has contributed to the Institute’s economic mobility initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa.
Maazin and his family have a long history of altruistic engagement across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the GCC, Palestine and the United Kingdom. Maazin has worked to fundraise for the Scottish Refugee Council, the Ajyal Foundation for Education, Heads On, as well as a regular pipeline of direct aid in his family’s home state of Tamil Nadu, India.
He brings to the role a background in politics and economic history, a childhood spent in the Middle East, and a deep interest in using philanthropy as a force for good. Maazin is a published writer, amateur chef (Michelin trained), and film and calisthenics enthusiast.
Our Team
Maaria Mahmood
Interim CEO
Maaria became our Interim CEO in September 2025. She was previously CEO of Muslim Youth Helpline for 5 years.
Details to follow.
Dr Hina Dadabhoy
Clinical Lead, Clinical Psychologist
Hina became our Clinical Lead in October 2025.
Details to follow.
Maryam Moha
Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist (Children, Young People & Families)
Maryam has several years experience as a therapist with children and young people in various community settings, such as Place2Be, Tavistock Outreach in Primary Schools (TOPS) and Open Door. She has a postgraduate diploma with Place2Be, and a masters degree in Perinatal, Child, Adolescent, and Family Work, at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
Maryam is of Iranian heritage and speaks Farsi fluently.
Dr Rachel Abedi
Clinical Supervisor
Rachel is an ACP-registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with experience in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), schools, the voluntary/third sector and in private practice. She has taught on postgraduate courses at the Tavistock & Portman, including doctoral research supervision.
Rachel has a particular interest in issues of identity, and the impact of intersectional aspects (e.g. faith, culture, experiences of poverty, prejudice and racism) on access to mental healthcare for children. She is a keen advocate of further research into issues affecting the mental and emotional welfare of Muslim children and young people. Her passion and expertise in this area led to the founding of The Reflection Project.
Faizah Nawaz
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist in Doctoral Training
Faizah is a dedicated Muslim woman of South Asian heritage with a deep passion for child development and psychotherapy. With a masters degree in Early Child Development from UCL and the Anna Freud Centre, she has extensive experience working with children in both educational and clinical settings. She is currently on a 4-year NHS doctoral training with IPCAPA to become a fully qualified Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. This, coupled with her work at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, has resulted in rich connections between her theoretical understanding and clinical work.
Faizah’s blend of cultural insight and professional expertise allows her to create a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment for young minds.
Shumaila Rashid
Integrative Therapist & Counsellor
Details to follow.
Ghazala Noreen Khattak
Integrative Psychotherapist
Ghazala is a UKCP-Accredited Multicultural Integrative Psychotherapist, and offers therapy in English, Pashto and Urdu.
Negar Bastani
Assistant Therapist
Negar’s journey reflects a deep commitment to child development and psychotherapy. With a background in psychology and several years experience working with children in various settings, Negar brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her roles. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Perinatal, Child, Adolescent, and Family Work at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, enhancing her expertise in supporting children and families.
Negar has significant experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), including those with ASD and ADHD. She has worked with migrant child labourers in Iran with Setak NGO, providing emotional support and teaching basic literacy skills. These children, some as young as 5 or 6 years old, were mainly from Afghanistan, often living in very poor conditions and far from their families. The work helped Negar to gain a deeper understanding of engaging with children from other cultures.
Hana Hajaj
Assistant Therapist
Hana is of Palestinian heritage and offers therapy in English and Arabic.
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