Zahira Virani, BACP
Warm, collaborative therapist for relationships and stress
- Video and phone sessions
- English and Gujarati
- BACP member
About Zahira Virani
Zahira Virani brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, drawing on six years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, families and young people. She has provided both group work and one-to-one sessions with a range of client groups, including survivors of domestic violence, people affected by family breakdown, and those coping with substance dependency and abuse across voluntary and statutory sectors.
Trained in Humanistic counselling with a grounding in family and youth work, Zahira blends person-focused and systemic perspectives to help clients clarify goals and make meaningful changes. She works with a flexible integration of theoretical approaches and co-designs sessions with clients so therapy can be tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.
Zahira is known for offering warmth and empathy, creating a gentle space for challenging emotions to be explored. She supports clients who are motivated to move toward more fulfilling and emotionally connected ways of living, emphasising empowerment and authenticity. Zahira holds the BACP credential - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects adherence to professional standards in the United Kingdom.
Trained in Humanistic counselling with a grounding in family and youth work, Zahira blends person-focused and systemic perspectives to help clients clarify goals and make meaningful changes. She works with a flexible integration of theoretical approaches and co-designs sessions with clients so therapy can be tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.
Zahira is known for offering warmth and empathy, creating a gentle space for challenging emotions to be explored. She supports clients who are motivated to move toward more fulfilling and emotionally connected ways of living, emphasising empowerment and authenticity. Zahira holds the BACP credential - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects adherence to professional standards in the United Kingdom.
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 professional experience.
Is Zahira Virani a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Zahira Virani provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Gujarati.
Where is Zahira Virani located?
She 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.
Does Zahira Virani work with international clients?
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 with therapy 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 and Online Support
Zahira commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and early attachment experiences - it can be helpful for people addressing trust, intimacy and relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard and the client’s own capacity for growth - it supports self-exploration, self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zahira collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written communication or more frequent check-ins. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care, and access support in a format that feels most comfortable under the guidance of licensed professionals and therapists.