Saquib Ahmad

Short bio
Saquib Ahmad is a Consultant Psychotherapist, triple-accredited in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and by professional bodies including BABCP, EABCT, and EMDR UK & Ireland. With a specialist focus on complex trauma, GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity) therapy, and cross-cultural psychotherapy, Saquib brings over a decade of experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, refugee and asylum seeker populations, and those from ethnic and religious minority backgrounds.
He has worked extensively in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), notably serving as a senior clinician in the Grenfell Wellbeing Service following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. His commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally competent practice has led him to present his clinical and research work at leading international CBT and EMDR conferences.
Saquib is also a published writer and contributed a chapter to Pink Therapy’s ground-breaking text on Queer-affirming psychotherapy. His chapter, “Exploring the Impact of Religious Background or Identity on LGBTQ People”, examines the psychological impact of navigating identity conflicts for Queer individuals raised within religious traditions, offering practical, compassionate approaches for clinicians.
A passionate Queer activist, Saquib is the founder of Fighting Fear, a global mental health platform by Queer people for Queer people.

In addition to his work at Fighting Fear, Saquib is a guest lecturer at Oxford University, where he teaches LGBTQIA+ inclusivity as part of the Psychology Clinical Doctorate programme. Through this work, he continues to advocate for decolonising mental health, expanding access to affirming care, and uplifting marginalised voices, working closely with NGOs, private sector organisations, and health services to drive systemic change.