Zara Bradley

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About me

What you think, feel, go through or live with matters and deserves to be taken seriously. Your Story Matters

I offer counselling to adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally dysregulated, or unsure how to make sense of what's happening for them. Some people come with a clear issue in mind, while others have a sense that something isn't quite right but struggle to put it into words. Both are welcome.

My approach is grounded, collaborative and empowering. I don't believe in a one size fits all model of therapy, and sessions are paced in a way that feels manageable and respectful to your needs. My role is to not tell you what to do, who to be or how to feel, but to meet you where you are and work alongside you to better understand patterns, underlying causes, and the factors that may be keeping you stuck.

I work in a way that allow space for all emotions, including anger and frustration, confusion and ambivalence without judgement or pressure to "fix" things quickly. Where helpful I integrate psychoeducation supporting you to make sense of your reactions and responses rather than feeling controlled by them. Humour and lightness are also welcome in sessions; therapy can be meaningful without being heavy all the time.

Areas I commonly support:

  • Anxiety, stress and ongoing overwhelm.
  • Low mood, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected.
  • Difficult or intense emotions, including anger and frustration.
  • Menstrual mental health and the impact of hormonal shifts.
  • Emotional dysregulation and nervous system overload
  • Past experiences that continue to impact the present
  • Confidence, self esteem and a harsh inner critic.
  • Unhelpful or unhealthy coping tools.
  • Relationship difficulties, boundaries and communication.
  • Life transitions, identity shifts, and periods of uncertainty.
  • Personal growth, self exploration, and greater self understanding.

You don't need to fit neatly into one category for therapy to be helpful. You deserve to feel heard and be supported no matter how big or small your challenges may feel to yourself or others. I am here to help.

Training, qualifications & experience

I work one to one with adults in private practice, supporting people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges.

My experience includes trauma informed work with survivors of abuse, developed through my time at RSVP Birmingham and continued within private practice.

Alongside this, I have particular interest in menstrual health and the impact hormonal change on mood, regulation, identity and relationships. I regularly work with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated or caught in unhelpful patterns. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£45.00 - £50.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Students/Trainee counsellors - £40 per session

Currently as of May 2026, I have very limited slots available for face to face sessions due to being fully booked but still have space for remote sessions. 

When I work

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Further information

Therapy with me is not rigid or overly formal. There is a space for honesty, observation without judgement and humour where it feels appropriate. Difficult topics can be explored without everything heavy all of the time, and laughter is welcome alongside seriousness. 

Sessions are boundaried , confidential with clear attention to safety, consent and choice. You remain in control of what we explore and at what pace, and we regularly check in about how the work is feeling for you.

Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Microsoft Teams