Warm, welcoming portrait of Shahwar, founder of espacio ROOH, smiling with grounded confidence in a black dress, standing against a soft, light background.

About Shahwar

Shahwar is a licensed psychotherapist with over eight years of experience supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She holds a BA in Psychology from Skidmore College in New York and an MSc in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University of London.

Her therapeutic approach blends psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness-based practices, offering a whole-person, strengths-based path to healing and growth.

Shahwar has worked in both clinical and therapeutic settings. As a teacher and therapist at the Oasis School of Autism in Lahore, Pakistan, and within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) as part of a Mental Health Home Treatment Team, she supported individuals with a wide range of emotional and developmental challenges, deepening her commitment to inclusive and responsive care. Over time, she transitioned to focus exclusively on psychotherapy, drawn to its depth and transformative potential. Since then, she has supported individual clients in working through cycles of distress related to anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, relationship challenges, grief and loss, major life transitions, and career dissatisfaction. Shahwar also helps clients navigate more subtle yet deeply unsettling experiences, such as feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from oneself.

After completing her Yoga Teacher Training in Barcelona and teaching in studios across the city, Shahwar became deeply attuned to the mind-body connection. Over time, she developed an integrative approach that honors both - recognizing that true healing happens when mind and body move in alignment.

  • “Working with Shahwar was a truly transformative experience. From the very beginning, I felt comfortable in her presence. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space that allowed me to open up with ease. Her empathy and deep understanding made me feel genuinely seen and heard. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance and a deeper understanding of themselves.”

    EB

  • “Working with Shahwar at has been one of the most grounding and clarifying experiences I have had. Her presence is calm, thoughtful, and deeply attentive. She creates a space that feels safe without pressure, where I could reflect honestly and start to understand myself in new ways. What I appreciated most was how personalized the sessions were, sometimes we focused on emotional patterns, other times on body based practices or practical steps forward. The work always felt flexible, responsive, and aligned with what I needed at the time. I always left our sessions feeling more clear, more equipped, and more connected to myself. I can not recommend her work enough to anyone looking for meaningful, compassionate support.”

    ZM