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Dr. Zoleikha Gholizadeh, NCPS

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About Zoleikha

Dr. Zoleikha Gholizadeh is a UK-based counsellor with 19 years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression and ADHD.

She speaks English, Azerbaijani and Persian. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at helping people talk through difficult feelings and find practical ways forward. Dr Gholizadeh offers a welcoming space for people to say what they need to say.

Background and approach

She aims to reduce shame and blame and to help clients feel heard. Sessions focus on recognising patterns, building coping skills and setting realistic steps for change. Her background includes long-term work in the United Kingdom addressing mood disorders and trauma-related concerns.

She also has experience supporting people with issues linked to cancer, fertility, postpartum depression and multicultural adjustment. That breadth informs a flexible approach to different life challenges. In conversations she listens for what matters most to each person.

She helps clients break large problems into manageable tasks. Practical strategies and emotional processing are offered side by side, adjusted to the client’s pace and needs. Therapy can include short-term work for a specific difficulty or longer work to change recurring patterns.

Work may look different from week to week - sometimes skills practice, sometimes deeper reflection. People who prefer to communicate in English, Azerbaijani or Persian will find language options available.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS21-01022	May 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 Zoleikha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often blend practical skills with emotional processing. One common method focuses on teaching coping and regulation skills to manage anxiety and mood swings. It involves simple exercises clients can practise between sessions to reduce panic, manage intrusive thoughts or calm strong emotions.

Another helpful approach centres on processing traumatic memories in a paced way. This involves talking through difficult events gradually, learning new ways to make sense of what happened, and building strategies to reduce distress when memories surface. It is aimed at reducing the hold that past shocks have on day-to-day life.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, trial methods and adjust the plan as needs change. Together they choose techniques that fit the person's situation, pace and preferences rather than following a single formula.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues and work in real time, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support and those who prefer written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or medical appointments and to maintain continuity when travel or distance would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression and ADHD, plus related concerns such as panic, phobias, OCD tendencies and postpartum depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is open and practical. She listens carefully, reduces blame, and offers coping skills alongside space to process difficult emotions.

What experience does she bring?

She has 19 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Azerbaijani and Persian for international clients as well as people in the UK.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.