Zarmeena Afridi , HCPC

Zarmeena Afridi is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC). She has worked in the field for 15 years and supports people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phobias and major life changes.

She uses a collaborative style. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Zarmeena offers practical tools and helps people build skills to manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.

Her background includes work in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams, substance misuse and rehabilitation services, and public health and policy roles. This variety has given her experience with people from many cultural backgrounds and life situations.

In therapy she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused methods and mindfulness. She adapts techniques to match a person's goals, pace and cultural context rather than applying a single fixed plan.

Zarmeena is also informed by her own experiences of loss, anxiety and recovery. That perspective shapes a compassionate, steady approach to difficult emotions and setbacks.

People who want clear strategies and a supportive listener often find this approach useful. She offers sessions in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu and accepts international clients.

Practical approaches for online therapy and recovery

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It gives the person space to set priorities while the therapist reflects and supports their own insights; this helps when someone needs a steady, validating presence.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches clear steps to change them. It is useful for anxiety, panic, depression and phobias because it links what people think with what they do and gives practical exercises to try between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Simple breathing and attention practices can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and trauma reminders.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and cultural background. This is a collaborative process and may change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow fuller communication, phone sessions can use less bandwidth, and messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy around work, family and travel.