- CBT methods
- Mindfulness work
- Trauma-focused care
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom and has over 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and life changes. She also supports those coping with phobias, panic attacks and a range of mood-related concerns.
She draws on work in hospitals, community programmes and emergency response teams. She has also worked in substance misuse and rehabilitation settings, and contributed to research and public health projects. Those varied roles have shaped how she understands different life circumstances and cultural perspectives.
Her sessions combine practical techniques and listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods to help people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking and build simple routines. Trauma-focused approaches are used where past events are affecting daily life.
In meetings she treats people as active partners. She offers suggestions and exercises, then checks what fits with the person’s life and goals. Progress is discussed in clear terms and adapted as needed.
She speaks English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu and works with international clients as well as people in the UK. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on conversations that follow the person’s concerns and priorities, helping them name what matters and decide next steps. It suits someone who needs time to explain their situation and to be heard before trying interventions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short exercises to test new responses. It is often used for anxiety, panic and phobias because it offers clear practice tasks and steps to try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These techniques can help with stress, worry and symptoms that follow trauma.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try an approach and adjust based on what helps and what feels workable. That collaborative planning is part of the early sessions.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel, or make it easier to have a short check-in during a break. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and about any preferred session length when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, and also supports people with phobias and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines listening with practical tools, using client-centred conversations alongside CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience across clinical and community settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as well as people in the UK.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.