- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and brings 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with major life changes. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
Her background includes roles in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams, substance abuse and rehabilitation centres, and public health and policy work. Those settings exposed her to a wide range of people and situations, and shaped how she sees practical problems in daily life. She draws on that experience when planning sessions.
In sessions she uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused work and mindfulness. She aims to give straightforward tools that people can try between meetings. Conversations are collaborative and focus on what a person wants to change or understand.
She has worked with trauma, post-traumatic stress and disaster-related stress, as well as mood and anxiety challenges like panic and phobias. People who feel stuck after a job change, a relationship shift or a loss often come to explore what matters next and what small steps might help.
She speaks English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu. International clients are accepted. Before booking, people should confirm the session formats that are currently offered.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings and decide on priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to manage stress and stay present during difficult moments.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the options with the client, consider their goals and try different methods to find what fits best. Sessions can include exercises, short homework tasks and coaching on everyday problems so the work continues between meetings.
The therapist’s current session formats should be confirmed before booking. When offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Ask about language options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your needs.
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 work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, panic, phobias and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques and mindfulness to identify small, achievable steps toward clearer direction.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience working in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response, substance misuse and public health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check the practical session options and time differences before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; confirm the fee for your situation before scheduling.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.