- 15 years experience
- Trauma and grief
- Multilingual care
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC). She has worked in the field for 15 years and aims to help people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and many life changes. Her tone is practical and compassionate, and she focuses on what clients want to achieve.
Before moving into private practice she worked in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams and substance misuse and rehabilitation services. She has also been involved in public health, policy and research work. These roles gave her exposure to many different situations and cultural backgrounds.
Her sessions draw on a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused methods and mindfulness. She explains techniques plainly, then works with each person to adapt them to daily life. Empathy and collaboration are central to how she works.
Zarmeena understands loss and recovery from personal experience and uses that understanding to inform her practice. She aims to help people find practical strategies to manage anxiety, panic, phobias, mood problems and trauma-related distress. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is one of the areas she lists as a focus.
She offers therapy in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu and accepts international clients. If someone wants to know more, Zarmeena invites them to start a conversation and see whether her way of working feels like a good match.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs space to talk, to be heard, and to shape their own goals. CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety, panic and depressive symptoms. It is useful for mood problems, phobias and panic attacks. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process traumatic events and build coping skills to manage triggers and distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Ask which formats the therapist currently offers and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can often offer flexible arrangements to help therapy fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zarmeena commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, among other issues such as panic, phobias and postpartum depression.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and empathic. She explains practical tools, then adapts them to each person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working across hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams and substance misuse and rehabilitation settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC) and practices from 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.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.