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Xolani Anahisi, BACP

BACP-registered therapist for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • LGBT affirming care

About Xolani Anahisi

Xolani Anahisi is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges. She combines psychodynamic insight with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients understand the underlying patterns that shape their thoughts, feelings, and relationships, while also building practical skills for everyday coping. Xolani works with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, relationship and family difficulties, career and life transitions, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and intimacy-related concerns.

Her practice emphasizes empathy and respectful collaboration, creating a calm, non-judgmental space where people can explore painful experiences and discover more effective ways of relating to themselves and others. As a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows professional standards for therapeutic practice in the UK. Whether addressing long-standing patterns or more recent crises, Xolani supports clients in developing self-awareness, resilience, and clearer direction for change. She welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and is experienced in working with LGBT clients, those facing compassion fatigue, and people managing attachment and family-of-origin issues.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Xolani Anahisi have?

Xolani Anahisi has 13 years of experience.

Is Xolani Anahisi a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registration.

In which languages does Xolani Anahisi provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Xolani Anahisi located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Xolani Anahisi as my therapist?

You can work with Xolani Anahisi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Xolani Anahisi work with international clients?

Yes, Xolani Anahisi works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Xolani Anahisi 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 cancelled 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

Psychodynamic work focuses on exploring the deeper influences on current thoughts, emotions, and relationships, helping clients identify repeating patterns that may be contributing to distress and limiting choices. This approach supports greater self-understanding and long-term change by examining how past experiences shape present responses.

Alongside psychodynamic exploration, Xolani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. These approaches often include structured ways to develop coping skills, regulate emotions, and address specific problems such as anxiety, sleep disruption, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Xolani works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client will review progress and adapt methods over time to ensure therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy lives or who are unable to attend in person. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, fit therapy around work or family commitments, and continue care during transitions or travel.

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