Zara Whiteley , BACP

Zara Whiteley is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration. Zara focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression and those coping with grief and major life changes.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She aims to tailor conversation and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and practical steps they can try between meetings.

Zara also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and the strain that caregiving can bring. She offers support around identity and LGBT concerns, as well as for people dealing with trauma, abuse or complicated family situations.

Depending on the person, she can work on short-term goals or on deeper questions about meaning and direction. Techniques draw on client-centred listening, solution-focused planning and motivational interviewing to encourage small, manageable changes.

People who prefer clear goals and a cooperative style often find her way of working helpful. Zara keeps sessions simple and practical, with patience and sensitivity for difficult emotions. She invites anyone ready to start a conversation to take the first step and explore a good fit.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and respected. The therapist focuses on the client's own goals and follows their pace, which suits people who need space to name what matters. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It works well when someone wants to identify a few changes to try and track progress over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make contact easier. Video calls are useful for fuller discussion and visual cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options let people fit sessions around work, family and other commitments, making it easier to keep momentum between meetings.