- Attachment based work
- Client centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
About Zhakirah
Zhakirah Bibi is a counsellor registered as NCPS with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with young adults on stress, anxiety, relationship worries, low self-esteem and questions about career or direction. She also offers coaching for motivation and confidence, and supports people dealing with grief, trauma and parenting pressures.
Zhakirah keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She helps clients name what feels hard and develop small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change next.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect adult reactions. She uses client-centred techniques to prioritise the person’s perspective and CBT to spot and test patterns of thinking. Brief mindfulness tools are offered to manage overwhelm and reduce stress in daily life.
Zhakirah aims to reduce the sense of isolation that often comes with big life changes. She works with issues common in early adulthood, such as settling into a first job, managing study pressures, and navigating new relationships. Sessions are practical and grounded rather than theoretical.
People who contact her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking. That first step helps clarify goals so the therapist and client can plan sessions that fit the person’s life and commitments.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present reactions. In short online sessions this can help people notice patterns in trust, closeness and emotional responses that affect friendships and romantic relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. It gives time for someone to speak, be heard, and shape what they want to work on next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to test them. That approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood and performance worries.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in-session, and adjust based on what the client finds useful. Sessions can blend attachment ideas, client-centred listening and CBT tasks to fit the client’s aims and preferences.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, shifts or commuting life by removing travel time and allowing sessions from a convenient location. Shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations can suit busy days, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when needed. Registered and accredited professionals often adapt session length and homework to fit everyday schedules.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career questions and young adult issues among other concerns such as grief, trauma and eating-related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She combines client-centred listening with techniques from CBT, attachment-based work and mindfulness to help people try different ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list session formats explicitly. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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