About me
I'm Zara, a warm and down-to-earth counsellor committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for your journey towards self-discovery and healing.
Taking the first step to seek counselling is an act of courage, and I admire your bravery in starting this journey. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, stuck in patterns of self-doubt, or overwhelmed by life’s pressures. Some are navigating difficult relationships, burnout, or healing from past experiences. Others simply want to understand themselves better.
I am experienced in supporting people who have experienced trauma, including domestic abuse and sexual violence, and I always work in a trauma-informed, sensitive way.
I also work with young people, including those navigating school pressures, friendships, and self-confidence.
About Me
As a counsellor, I work in an integrative way built on person-centred foundations. This means our work will be led by you.
My goal is to create a space where you can express yourself freely, without fear of judgment, and explore the depths of your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I won't tell you what to do, but I will walk alongside you, providing support to build your awareness, trust yourself and build lasting inner change.
In our sessions, you will find a welcoming and compassionate space where your experiences, challenges, and triumphs are respected and met with empathy and honesty. My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, where you will feel empowered to navigate life's complexities.
Remember, you are not alone, and your courage in seeking support is the first step towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
If you would like to commence counselling or discuss sessions, please send an enquiry.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work with both adults and young people, offering a calm, supportive space to explore whatever is going on for you, whether that's general anxiety, low mood, struggles with self-esteem, or simply being overwhelmed with life.
Alongside the above, I have particular experience in supporting people who've been affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Over the last few years, I have been working with men, women, and young people who have been navigating the impact of trauma.
- BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Informed Practice (focus on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence)
- NSPCC safeguarding
- Helpline worker & Counsellor at rape crisis centre.
- Experience supporting young people in school and community settings
Continued professional development (CPD) includes:
- Working with Shame
- Supporting Clients with Anxiety
- Introduction to Working Creatively in Therapy
- Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Breathwork for Emotional Regulation
- Understanding Self-Harm in Young People
- FGM awareness and understanding.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Standard sessions: £55
- Student trainee counsellor rate: £35 online sessions (limited availability) - in person can also be arranged.
Session details: Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly, although I also offer fortnightly sessions if this better suits your needs. Sessions are available online or in-person (Eccles, Salford).
I am committed to offering an inclusive and affordable service, therefore I offer a small number of reduced-fee sessions for those on lower incomes. Please enquire for availability.
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