Counsellor profile
Zarmeena Afridi, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a counsellor and registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has 15 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, evidence-based methods in sessions. She listens first and then offers practical strategies. People can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and what might help next.
Afridi has worked in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams, substance misuse and rehabilitation centres, and in public health and policy work. That range of settings means she has experience with different kinds of practical and crisis-related problems.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, solution-focused methods and mindfulness. She combines these with trauma-focused ideas when needed to address past harm and its effects on daily life.
She speaks English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu and works with people from varied cultural backgrounds. She accepts international clients and practices from the United Kingdom.
Sessions are shaped around the person’s goals and circumstances. She aims to help people address specific problems such as panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression, bereavement, relationship communication issues, and caregiver stress. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theoretical discussion.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens and reflects what matters most, helping people clarify their goals and make choices about next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce symptoms like panic attacks, low mood and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with the client, based on their needs, goals and preferences. That means sessions can shift focus if one method is not working as hoped, and the client helps decide what to try next.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone or audio when they cannot be on camera, while others choose video to use visual cues. Confirm the exact session options before booking so they match your routine and technical setup.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods. Sessions centre on identifying problems and testing small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response and rehabilitation settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check any regional differences in service terms before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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