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Zarmeena Afridi

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Zarmeena Afridi

HCPC

Empathetic psychologist helping people rebuild after loss

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Experience
15 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
  • HCPC registered
  • 15 years experience
  • Practical, skills-based

About Zarmeena

Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC). She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage depression, trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief and bereavement. Her work is collaborative and grounded in empathy. She aims to help people find practical ways forward during hard times.

She has worked in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams, substance misuse and rehabilitation settings, and in research and public health. Those roles exposed her to many different backgrounds and life stories. This variety helps her tailor sessions to each person’s needs and culture.

Her practice draws on straightforward, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, solution-focused techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small, workable steps to get there. She emphasises clarity and skills people can use between meetings.

Her own experiences with loss, anxiety and setbacks shape how she listens and responds. She aims to combine practical tools with emotional support so people can regain steadiness. The goal is to help people notice what is working and build on it.

If someone is thinking about therapy, she invites them to start with a conversation about goals and priorities. That first step helps decide the pace and focus of therapy, and whether the approach feels like a good fit.

Registration on record

HCPC
United Kingdom · PYL043833

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

HCPC · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu

Approaches you can use online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and day-to-day needs. Together they decide whether a client‑centred focus, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices or a mix will be most helpful.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Confirm how appointments are scheduled and what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also makes connecting across time zones simpler for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals will help plan a practical routine that fits into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, as well as related concerns such as panic, phobias, postpartum depression and coping with life changes.

What is her style of working in therapy?

Her approach is collaborative and warm. She combines listening with practical techniques and focuses on goals the client sets.

How long has she practised?

She has worked in psychology for 15 years across clinical and community settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients; check how scheduling and time zones will work when arranging sessions.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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