Counsellor profile
Zahira Virani, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 391600
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Gujarati
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT and DBT elements
About Zahira
Zahira Virani is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, grief, parenting, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati and her background includes long experience in family and youth work.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred care. Zahira uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques when helpful. She prefers practical work that looks at how feelings, thoughts and behaviours interact, and she talks through small steps clients can use between sessions.
Zahira has a history of working with people affected by substance dependency, family breakdown and domestic violence. That experience informs how she listens and plans sessions. She also has experience running group work as well as one-to-one therapy.
In practice she aims to collaborate with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Conversations often include looking at patterns from past relationships, current stressors and skills for managing strong feelings. Sessions can blend talking, skills practice and reflection.
Fees vary by location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to look at recurring triggers, attachment styles and ways to respond differently in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s experience and priorities. In online meetings this can mean straightforward conversations that follow the client’s concerns, with the counsellor reflecting and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviours that maintain problems. Practically, sessions often set small experiments or skill tasks to try between meetings, which can fit easily into day-to-day life. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Zahira will discuss different methods and agree on a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can adapt over time as goals change. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can be helpful for fitting therapy around work or family commitments, shorter check-ins, or avoiding travel. Ask about the available session formats when you start the matching process.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Gujarati
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, parenting, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is primarily client-centred and attachment-informed, with practical use of CBT and DBT skills when appropriate. She aims for collaborative sessions that focus on patterns and small behavioural steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a BACP counsellor, alongside a longer background in family and youth work and running group programmes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.
Can I have sessions from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payments work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.