Zarmeena Afridi
A compassionate psychologist who listens and guides
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About Zarmeena
Zarmeena Afridi is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council UK (HCPC) and more than 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the after-effects of trauma. Her work is grounded in listening and collaboration, with the person she sees guiding what matters most in therapy.
She has worked in hospitals, community programmes, emergency response teams, substance abuse and rehabilitation centres, and in research and public health.
Background and approach
Those roles have exposed her to many life situations and cultural backgrounds. That range informs how she tailors sessions for different needs. Zarmeena uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, solution-focused methods and mindfulness.
Sessions aim to build skills people can use between meetings - for example, tools for coping with panic, managing low mood, or responding to reminders of past trauma. She describes empathy as central to her style and adapts pace and focus to individual goals. People can expect a direct but warm tone and step-by-step planning when they want it.
Zarmeena also draws on personal experience of loss and recovery, which shapes her understanding of grief and resilience. Therapy sessions work on clear, achievable aims. These might include reducing panic attacks, managing caregiver stress, rebuilding after separation, or finding direction after major life change.
Zarmeena supports people as they try out new ways of coping and notice small changes that add up over time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 15
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Registration number
- PYL043833
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Pushto, Urdu
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Zarmeena's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Zarmeena works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear, practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, panic, phobias and mood disorders and involves exercises and planning between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting carried away by them, which can reduce rumination and overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that match those aims. Clients and the therapist make adjustments as they go, trying techniques and deciding what helps best.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals use these methods to offer practical therapeutic support that fits into everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the effects of trauma. Additional focus areas include panic, phobias, postpartum depression and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and collaborative, with practical tools offered alongside listening. She adapts sessions to the person’s pace and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working across hospitals, community programmes, emergency response and rehabilitation settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council UK, listed as HCPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Pushto and Urdu to accommodate a range of speakers.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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