Dr Aelia Zaidi

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PhD, MBACP, GMBPsS
Liverpool, L3

About me

I'm an Integrative Counsellor with a background in psychology, mental health and psychological research. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.

I understand that seeking counselling can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when you're unsure where to begin. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma or simply feeling stuck, my approach is to work collaboratively with you to understand what you're going through and what you would like to change.

I have a particular interest in supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, difficult relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and life transitions. My background in academic research and the corporate sector also allows me to understand some of the challenges associated with workplace pressures, professional responsibilities and academic life.

I offer Person-Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have worked extensively with Mental Health conditions such as Anxiety and Depression. 

I am qualified in Clinical Hypnotherapy and have worked extensively with Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Sports Performance, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression and Self-Confidence.

I offer face-to-face counselling as well as online and telephone sessions.

If you're considering counselling but aren't sure whether it's right for you, please feel free to get in touch. I'm happy to discuss how we might work together. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PhD in Psychology & Neuroscience (Pending)
  • Level 5 Diploma in CBT 
  • Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy 
  • Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling 
  • Level 2 & Level 3 Counselling
  • MSc in Health Psychology 
  • MSc in Psychology 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Face to Face & Online/Telephone Sessions are £50.00 Each for 60 Minutes. 

£75.00 for a 90 Minute Clinical Hypnotherapy Session. 

Discounted Price is  available for students. Please reach out to discuss further. 

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Dr Aelia Zaidi
Dr Aelia Zaidi