Our Founder: Shuheb Karim
Life comes with challenges, however big or small, it can be tough.
Hi, I’m Karim, the founder of Mindli. Growing up in East London as a Bangladeshi Muslim, I never realised common mental health difficulties were in the community and as I grew older I wanted to do something about it. Outside of work, I’m a big football fan, supporting (Manchester United supporter — so it’s been tough) and playing for my local team. I enjoy trying new foods, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.
I’ve worked in the mental health sector for over a decade. I started out as a volunteer in community services, then went on to work in a forensic psychiatric hospital, and now as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist within the NHS. Along the way, I’ve built a strong foundation in supporting people from all around the UK across a wide range of mental health needs.
Mindli was created with a simple but powerful vision: to make understanding mental health accessible, practical, and genuinely useful in everyday life. Not everyone needs, or wants traditional therapy, but everyone deserves the tools to understand their mind, manage emotional challenges, and feel more in control. Mindli focuses on clear, evidence-based support delivered in a way that feels human, relatable, and immediately applicable. The aim is to bridge the gap between theory and real life, empowering individuals and communities with the confidence to navigate their mental wellbeing more effectively.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practice, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with experience supporting people through a range of common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, and stress, as well as working with long-term conditions. I also hold a diploma in Couples Behavioural Therapy (BCT), which informs my work with relationships and the patterns that can develop within them. I work in a calm, compassionate, and thoughtful way, creating a space where you can feel at ease to explore what’s going on for you.
Collaboration sits at the heart of how I work—I don’t see myself as the expert on your life; you are. My role is to bring my clinical knowledge and experience alongside your own insight, so together we can make sense of difficulties and find practical, meaningful ways forward. Alongside my therapeutic work, I place strong value on normalising and encouraging open conversations around mental health within our communities. I’m particularly passionate about delivering workshops that make this knowledge more accessible, and I’m excited to continue creating spaces where people can learn, reflect, and feel more confident in understanding their mental wellbeing.
Simple Ideas
Lasting Impact
In our work, we focus on making things as easy and accessible as possible. We are keen on making space for thoughtful and meaningful change.
Our ethos is to offer support with compassion, and always stay curious. The purpose is to create a better today and every day going forward.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Goldsmiths University of London
Postgraduate Cert Psychological Wellbeing Practice
Essex University
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
King’s College London
Certificate in Working with Long Term Conditions
King’s College London
Postgraduate Certificate in Behavioural Couples Therapy.
Royal Holloway, University of London
Fully accredited Psychotherapist and member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). BABCP-accredited PG Dip in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and BABCP-accredited Certificate in Behavioural Couple's Therapy.