Erika Zazzu
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About me
Hello, I’m Erika – a Person-Centred Counsellor
I truly believe that meaningful change is possible when we put in the work. I have witnessed this transformation in both myself and my clients. My practice is often drawn to working with issues such as perfectionism, shame, low self-esteem, and the inner critic—challenges that can feel deeply ingrained but are not insurmountable.
As someone who is neurodivergent, I understand firsthand the struggles that can come with it—comparing ourselves to others, internalising negative labels, and feeling "not good enough." These experiences shape my compassionate, client-centred approach.
Throughout my own therapy journey, I often felt like I was going in circles with kind counsellors who hesitated to challenge me. This experience has fuelled my passion for offering compassionate challenge—a balance of warmth, honesty, and deep empathy. My work is also rooted in Buddhist values, which guide my belief in mindfulness, self-compassion, and growth.
I believe healing involves not just the mind but also the body. Often, the missing piece in therapy is the disconnect we have from our physical selves. Integrating the body into our work can be transformative.
I also have a strong interest in working with parents. As a parent of twins, I know how profoundly parenting reshapes us, uncovering unresolved wounds and unspoken emotions. Additionally, I am passionate about helping clients heal from narcissistic relationships and exploring how childhood experiences shape the way we see the world today.
If you're looking for a space where you will be truly seen, heard, and gently challenged toward growth, I would love to support you on your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
I began studying over eight years ago and I have been in practice for the past five years.
I am qualified with BSc Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
I also have further training in the following:
Imago Parenting
Nurturing Mums: Supporting and Understanding Post Natal Care
Unmasking ADHD
Understanding Autism
Bereavement Counselling
Existential Therapy
Anxiety disorder
Trauma: Uncovering The Story Through Breathwork
Shadow Work
Walk and Talk Therapy
Carolyn Spring:
Child sexual abuse: hope for healing
Working with shame
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£45.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone session
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Additional information
I offer a free initial consultation.
Please get in touch if you want to discuss costs.
I do also work with some EAP'S, so if you would like to discuss funding the sessions through your insurance let me know.
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