Couples Counselling
Every marriage experiences seasons of difficulty. Sometimes those difficulties pass. At other times, they grow into distance, repeated conflict, broken communication or a relationship that feels stuck.
Many couples seek support only after trying everything they know. You don't have to carry that burden alone.
At Zaytoon Advisory, we provide a safe and confidential space where both husband and wife are heard with fairness and respect. Through an Islamically grounded approach, we help couples understand one another more clearly, navigate difficult conversations and work towards the best way forward.
Online OR Private In-Person Sessions
English, Urdu & Gujarati
£99 per 60-minute session
In Person (Birmingham)
Online via Zoom
By Appointment Only
Marriage is a Sign of Allah
Marriage is one of Allah's greatest blessings, but it is also one of life's greatest tests. Every marriage experiences seasons of ease and seasons of difficulty. Left unaddressed, misunderstandings can gradually become distance, resentment and a breakdown in communication.
Seeking support is not a sign that your marriage has failed. It is a recognition that some conversations are difficult to have alone, and that guidance can help restore understanding where communication has become strained.
At Zaytoon Advisory, we provide a space where both husband and wife are heard with fairness. Our role is not to take sides or decide who is right. It is to help you understand one another more clearly, navigate difficult conversations with wisdom and work towards the best way forward in light of your faith and your shared future.
وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُمْ مَوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ
"And among His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find tranquillity in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy. Surely in this are signs for people who reflect."
Why Choose Zaytoon Advisory?
Trusted Guidance for One of Life's Most Important Relationships
Marriage is one of the greatest trusts Allah places in our care. When difficulties arise, choosing the right support matters. Our approach combines over two decades of experience with an Islamic understanding of marriage, providing a balanced, confidential and compassionate space where both spouses are heard with fairness and respect.
Confidential & Discreet
Your privacy is respected at every stage. We understand the sensitive nature of marital issues and treat every conversation with the utmost confidentiality.
Fair & Impartial
Marriage counselling is not about taking sides. Both husband and wife are given the opportunity to be heard, understood and treated with fairness and respect.
Islamically Grounded
Our guidance is rooted in the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the rich tradition of Islamic scholarship, helping couples navigate challenges with wisdom that stays true to their faith.
Experienced & Practical
With over twenty years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families, we provide balanced guidance alongside practical strategies that can be applied in everyday married life.
This is How We Help You
Every marriage is unique, and no two relationships face exactly the same challenges. Whether you're dealing with long-standing conflict or recent difficulties, we're here to help you navigate them.
Our Approach to Marriage Counselling
Every marriage has two sides to the story. Our role is not to decide who is right or wrong, nor to place blame on one spouse over the other.
We begin by listening.
We seek to understand the concerns and perspectives of both husband and wife before helping you have the conversations that have become difficult to have on your own. Where possible, we work towards rebuilding communication and restoring understanding.
Where that is not possible, we help couples navigate difficult decisions with dignity and an approach that remains true to Islamic principles.
Confidentiality Matters
Confidentiality is at the heart of the counselling process. What you share in your sessions remains private, allowing you the space to speak honestly and openly without fear of judgement.
I finally felt understood without feeling judged.
For the first time, I felt able to speak openly about both my faith and my struggles.
Seeking support was one of the best decisions I made.
I wish I had done this years ago.
Mufti Adam Esmail
Zaytoon Advisory is led by Mufti Adam Esmail, an Islamic scholar, licensed Islamic professional counsellor and certified psychotherapist with more than twenty years of experience serving the Muslim community.
For over two decades, individuals, couples and families have sought guidance through his work as an Imam, teacher, counsellor and community leader.
This combination of traditional Islamic scholarship and professional counselling practice allows for an approach that understands both the spiritual and practical dimensions of life's challenges.
Clients are supported with compassion, confidentiality and a genuine appreciation of the realities facing Muslims today.
Thinking about counselling?
Here are answers to some of the questions we're most often asked.
Yes. Couples counselling is a joint process and is intended for both husband and wife to attend together, either in person or online. Hearing both perspectives allows us to understand the relationship more fully and provide balanced guidance.
This is more common than many people realise. Marriage counselling can only take place when both husband and wife are willing to participate. If your spouse is hesitant, we encourage you to have an open conversation about seeking support together. Often, taking the first step is the hardest part. If you are a brother seeking support individually, our Individual Counselling service may be more appropriate.
No. Our role is not to decide who is right or wrong or to assign blame. We provide a fair and impartial environment where both husband and wife are heard with respect.
The aim is to help couples communicate more effectively, understand one another more clearly and navigate the challenges they are facing. Where reconciliation is possible, we work towards it. Where difficult decisions need to be made, we help couples approach them with dignity and Islamic principles.
Yes. Confidentiality is fundamental to our service. Everything discussed during your sessions is treated with the utmost respect and remains confidential, except where there is a legal or safeguarding duty to protect someone from serious harm.
Yes. Sessions are available both online and in person, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your circumstances.
We support couples facing a wide range of marital challenges, including communication difficulties, recurring conflict, trust issues, emotional distance, parenting disagreements, family pressures, financial stress and other relationship concerns.
There is no fixed number. Some couples benefit from only a few sessions, whilst others require longer-term support. We regularly review progress together and recommend what is most appropriate for your circumstances.
Every marriage is different. Whilst we always encourage couples to make sincere efforts towards reconciliation where appropriate, not every marriage can or should continue. Where difficult decisions need to be made, we help couples navigate them with wisdom and in accordance with Islamic principles.
Couples counselling is designed to work with the relationship, which means hearing from both husband and wife together. This helps ensure that each person is understood fairly and that guidance is given with the full picture in mind. Our Individual Counselling service is currently available for brothers. We appreciate that this may not meet every person's needs, but we believe it is important to deliver counselling in a manner that remains consistent with our Islamic principles.
Every Journey Begins with a First Step
Seeking support is never easy, especially when it involves your marriage. Yet many couples tell us that making the decision to reach out was the hardest part.
If you're ready to take that step together, we're here to help you navigate the journey ahead.
