Zahira Virani, BACP
Warm, collaborative counselling shaped around your goals
- Humanistic grounded support
- Systemic perspective
- Tailored sessions together
About Zahira Virani
Zahira Virani (BACP) brings a long-standing background in supporting people across a range of settings, having worked with individuals, couples, families, and young people for over 30 years before moving into counselling as a profession. Her experience includes both group work and one-to-one sessions with diverse client groups, including people impacted by domestic violence, family breakdown, and substance dependency and abuse, across voluntary and statutory services.
With training in Humanistic counselling and a foundation in family and youth work, Zahira draws on person-focused and systemic ways of working to help clients move toward the goals that matter to them in individual therapy. She integrates different theoretical perspectives and collaborates with each client to shape sessions in a tailored way, keeping the work aligned with their needs and objectives.
In sessions, Zahira offers warmth and empathy, aiming to provide a supportive place for difficult feelings. She works especially well with people who feel motivated to move toward a more effective and life-affirming way of being, while being supported to approach change with empowerment and authenticity.
With training in Humanistic counselling and a foundation in family and youth work, Zahira draws on person-focused and systemic ways of working to help clients move toward the goals that matter to them in individual therapy. She integrates different theoretical perspectives and collaborates with each client to shape sessions in a tailored way, keeping the work aligned with their needs and objectives.
In sessions, Zahira offers warmth and empathy, aiming to provide a supportive place for difficult feelings. She works especially well with people who feel motivated to move toward a more effective and life-affirming way of being, while being supported to approach change with empowerment and authenticity.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zahira Virani have?
Zahira Virani has 6 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Zahira Virani a licensed therapist?
Yes. Zahira Virani holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Zahira Virani provide therapy?
Zahira Virani provides therapy in English and Gujarati.
Where is Zahira Virani located?
Zahira Virani is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Zahira Virani as my therapist?
You can work with Zahira Virani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Zahira Virani work with international clients?
No. Zahira Virani does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zahira Virani cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online sessions
Zahira Virani draws from integrative therapy approaches to meet clients where they are, while keeping the work focused on practical goals and meaningful change.Client-Centered Therapy is a humanistic approach that emphasizes empathy, respect, and a supportive pace. It can be especially helpful when someone needs space to process difficult emotions, clarify what they want, and strengthen self-trust. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationships shape patterns in closeness, boundaries, and emotional safety. It can support clients who feel stuck in repeating relationship dynamics, or who want to build healthier ways of connecting with others. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering structured ways to notice unhelpful patterns and practice new coping strategies for stress, anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Zahira works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and to shape sessions in a way that feels most useful and sustainable.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility around busy schedules and changing energy levels.