Zarmeena Afridi, HCPC
Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC).
About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a practitioner psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC). She has more than 15 years' experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and related concerns. Her work focuses on listening closely and working with each person to find practical ways forward.
She draws on direct experience from hospitals, community programmes and emergency response teams. That background includes work in substance misuse and rehabilitation settings, plus roles in research and public health.
Background and approach
Those varied roles inform how she approaches day-to-day challenges in therapy. Sessions are collaborative and shaped around the person's goals. She offers structured tools when they help, and space for people to talk things through when that feels more useful.
The emphasis is on small, achievable steps that build confidence over time. Her methods include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness practices and solution-focused work, alongside trauma-focused approaches when needed. Zarmeena adapts techniques to suit the concern at hand, whether that is panic, phobias, postpartum depression or navigating loss.
She speaks English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu, and has experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Zarmeena aims to help people regain a sense of purpose and steadiness after difficult events. If someone is ready to begin, she helps them set practical goals and a clear plan for moving forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL043833 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Zarmeena works with
Everything Zarmeena lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Zarmeena lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process means methods are chosen to match the person's goals, preferences and the specific difficulties they bring to therapy.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need brief check-ins between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care and to access support from different locations, including international clients, without changing the therapeutic focus or quality.
Frequently asked
What issues does Zarmeena commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as panic, phobias and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on achievable steps and techniques tailored to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams and rehabilitation services.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu.
What session formats are available online?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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