- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT
About Zulkernehn
Zulkernehn Hayat is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and people coping with life changes. He also lists experience with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage difficult feelings. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, achievable steps a person can try between meetings. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour.
Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at close relationships and longstanding patterns that shape how people connect. Client-centred methods mean listening closely and responding to what the person brings each week rather than reading from a fixed script. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity when needed.
Zulkernehn writes treatment plans collaboratively and adjusts the approach as people report what helps. He notes work with a wide range of life concerns, from coping with loss to sexual culture and kink topics, and with people managing chronic health challenges or cancer-related stress. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on everyday change.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. This first step is used to clarify goals and agree what to try in the coming weeks.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action, and then choose behaviours that align with personal values. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He works collaboratively to figure out which methods suit a person’s needs and preferences and adapts the plan as the person reports what helps. That means trying straightforward techniques first and reviewing whether they are useful for day-to-day life.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you wish to proceed, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss which approaches and practical arrangements will suit you.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and people coping with life changes. He also lists a range of additional focus areas such as attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversation, short exercises and therapy methods like ACT and CBT to look at unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions are collaborative and focus on steps people can use between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in his profile.
Where is he based and what credential is listed?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details such as time zones when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform or booking page for the current pricing for your region.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to agree goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.