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Our Vision
Compassionate. Culturally Attuned. Community-Focused.
Talk Changes is a grassroots mental health organisation based in Greater Manchester and Blackburn, committed to making counselling and emotional wellbeing support accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
We provide trauma-informed counselling, community-based wellbeing programmes, and professional CPD training across schools, faith settings, and community organisations.
Our work is grounded in three core principles:
- Accessibility – Reducing stigma and increasing early access to support
- Cultural Attunement – Understanding the lived realities of diverse communities
- Professional Excellence – Delivering ethically grounded, evidence-based care
We believe mental health support should meet people where they are, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually.
Our mission
We are a group of professionals that want to help those that are in need. With over 20 years of experience, we understand that we are all connected – connected by emotion, experience and communication.
Mental Health is on the rise and with 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing mental health problems, we need to raise awareness. We want to help the community and organisations alike by bringing awareness of the importance of mental health and by playing our part in alleviating mental illness wherever we can.
At Talk Changes, we strongly believe that our journey starts with a simple conversation; empowering the community one conversation at a time where everyone can have a voice
Our impact
Through partnerships with schools, community organisations, NHS and faith institutions, we deliver early intervention support that strengthens emotional resilience, improves communication, and builds safer environments for young people and families.
We are proud to support underserved communities and work collaboratively to create lasting change.
Trainee & Volunteer Counsellors
As part of our commitment to nurturing the next generation of therapists, we also welcome trainee counsellors who are currently undertaking Level 4+ training and are on placement with us. Under close supervision and guidance, our trainees offer valuable support to clients while developing their professional skills.
They bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong dedication to learning, all within a safe and ethically managed environment.
“we at talkchanges working tirelessly our endeavor as many people as we can”
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Administration & Staff
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our team Members
We are also supported by a team of experienced and dedicated sessional counsellors who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our services. They work flexibly, offer different languages stepping in to deliver high-quality therapeutic support as and when required. Their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to our values ensure that we continue to meet the diverse needs of those who access our services.
Managing Director | Integrative Psychotherapist (MBacp Accred) | Aalimah | Clinical Supervisor
Khadija Wadee
Khadija Wadee is an experienced, accredited, integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 20 years in the mental health field. She leads Talk Changes with a trauma-informed, culturally attuned, and relational approach, working with children, young people, couples, and families. Alongside clinical practice, Khadija designs and delivers community-based mental health programmes and CPD training across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with a focus on inclusion, early intervention, and faith-sensitive support.
Integrative Counsellor | Head of Therapeutic Services
Riana Abbas
Riana is a qualified integrative counsellor with over 12 years’ experience working across community and school settings. She has extensive experience supporting young people in secondary schools and delivering workshops on parenting, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Her approach is holistic and culturally informed, with additional training in play therapy, PTSD, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy | Aalimah
Unaisah Jeewa
Unaisah is a person-centred counsellor and Aalimah who offers a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy. She creates a safe, non-judgemental space grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect, supporting clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. Her background in both counselling and Islamic scholarship enables her to work with cultural and spiritual sensitivity where appropriate, supporting clients in a way that honours both emotional wellbeing and faith identity.
Events Manager | Founding Member
Jamila Atcha
Jamila joined Talk Changes in 2020 as a volunteer and has since become a core member of the team. Her journey reflects both lived experience and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. With a long-standing background in volunteer coordination and community engagement, Jamila leads the planning and delivery of inclusive events that promote connection, awareness, and mental health support. She plays a key role in strengthening community partnerships and ensuring Talk Changes remains accessible and grassroots-led.
Counsellor (Mbacp Accred) | Aalim |
Yunus Muhammad
Yunus brings over 20 years of counselling experience and holds a BSc (Hons) in Professional Counselling from the University of Salford. He is an accredited practitioner of the BACP and works using an integrative approach tailored to individual needs. With extensive knowledge of Islamic theology, Yunus supports individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and offers counselling in English, Urdu, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Counsellor | Aalim
Muhammad Pandor
Muhammad is a person-centred and integrative CBT counsellor who combines psychological insight with faith-informed practice. He holds qualifications in Person-Centred Therapy and Integrative CBT, alongside a BA (Hons) in Islamic Theology. He serves as an Imam in Manchester and works with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Muhammad offers sessions in English, Gujarati, Arabic, and Urdu.