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Zarmeena Afridi, HCPC

Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with more than 15 years working in mental health.

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About Zarmeena

Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with more than 15 years working in mental health. She helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and trauma-related difficulties. Her manner is warm and collaborative, and she focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Her background includes work in hospitals, community programmes and emergency response teams. She has also worked in substance misuse and rehabilitation settings, and in research and public health projects.

Background and approach

These roles shaped a flexible approach to different life circumstances and cultural backgrounds. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused methods to build coping skills and reduce distress.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events are central to current difficulties. She understands loss, anxiety and setbacks from personal experience. That perspective informs how she listens and how she helps people pace difficult work.

Zarmeena aims to make steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Work with her blends short-term strategies and longer-term planning. Practical tools, clearer thinking and gradual exposure to difficult feelings are common elements.

People who want a compassionate, goal-oriented therapist often find this style helpful. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu, and she accepts international clients. Therapy is available through video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
HCPC	PYL043833	May 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches used online and what they do

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address distress linked to past events by processing memories and learning ways to reduce their impact on daily life. It can be helpful when flashbacks, nightmares or avoidance are getting in the way of functioning.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need space to be heard and to build confidence at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical techniques for reducing anxiety, managing low mood and changing unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring, and together you will agree on methods to try and adjust as you go. It is common to use a mix of styles to meet changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers text. These options make therapy easier to fit around daily life and location.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma and abuse, plus related issues such as panic, phobias and postpartum depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills and steps people can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience across hospitals, community programmes, emergency response and rehabilitation settings.

What credentials and region are associated with her practice?

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted, so people based outside the UK can arrange sessions.

What session formats does she offer?

She sees people by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.