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Xolani Anahisi, BACP

Xolani Anahisi is a counsellor with 13 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.

About Xolani

Xolani Anahisi is a counsellor with 13 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, trauma and related concerns. Xolani aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them and begin to make changes.

Her sessions focus on listening first and then helping people identify patterns that affect their mood and relationships.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a psychodynamic perspective to look at how past experiences influence present behaviour. This helps clients build clearer self-awareness and practical ways to respond differently. Xolani supports people facing life changes, grief, work stress and difficulties with intimacy or family relationships.

She also works with issues around eating, sleeping and self-esteem, and provides coaching-style support for career and goal-focused work. Her approach balances exploration of deeper feelings with concrete steps people can try between sessions. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

Sessions can suit people who prefer talking face to face online or those who like shorter, text-based check-ins. Xolani accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Many people begin therapy feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.

Xolani encourages a steady pace and collaborative goals so clients feel more in control as they progress. She invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400562	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Xolani lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Xolani uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence current feelings and behaviour. This approach helps people uncover repeating patterns and gain new perspective on long-standing issues such as attachment, abandonment or family of origin concerns. It is useful when someone wants to understand the roots of their distress rather than only relief of symptoms.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day coping and practical change. These techniques teach skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep and handling intense emotions. They work well alongside deeper exploration so people get both insight and tools to use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and how problems show up day to day, then suggest methods to try together. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video suits fuller conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works for brief check-ins or people who prefer not to use voice. These options can help fit therapy around work, travel or different routines while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Xolani commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem and relationships. Additional areas include grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines a psychodynamic perspective with practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions begin with listening and move towards identifying patterns and trying small changes between sessions.

What background and experience does she have?

Xolani has 13 years of experience supporting people with emotional and mental health concerns across a range of topics. She aims to create a non-judgemental space for exploration and growth.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.