Zahira Virani, BACP
Integrative BACP-registered therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- English and Gujarati
About Zahira Virani
Zahira Virani brings a calm, collaborative presence to therapeutic work, drawing on a background in humanistic training and extensive experience with families, young people and community services. She has supported people affected by domestic violence, family breakdown and substance dependency across voluntary and statutory settings, and offers both individual and group work tailored to each person's needs.
Working in a person-focused and systemic way, Zahira integrates several theoretical perspectives to design sessions that are bespoke and practical. Her practice blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and concerns around intimacy, eating and sleeping. Zahira also supports people facing career changes, low self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue and a wide range of co-occurring concerns.
Known for warmth and empathy, she aims to provide a soft landing for difficult feelings while encouraging empowerment and authenticity. Zahira collaborates with clients to set clear objectives and works with motivation and respect to help them move toward more fulfilling, life-affirming ways of being. She is BACP registered - BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and offers therapy in English and Gujarati.
Working in a person-focused and systemic way, Zahira integrates several theoretical perspectives to design sessions that are bespoke and practical. Her practice blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and concerns around intimacy, eating and sleeping. Zahira also supports people facing career changes, low self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue and a wide range of co-occurring concerns.
Known for warmth and empathy, she aims to provide a soft landing for difficult feelings while encouraging empowerment and authenticity. Zahira collaborates with clients to set clear objectives and works with motivation and respect to help them move toward more fulfilling, life-affirming ways of being. She is BACP registered - BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and offers therapy in English and Gujarati.
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.
Is Zahira Virani a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds BACP registration. BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Zahira Virani provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Gujarati.
Where is Zahira Virani located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Zahira Virani as my therapist?
Clients can work with Zahira 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 a client’s 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, clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Adapting therapeutic approaches for online support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns. In practice it helps clients explore connection, trust and attachment dynamics in relationships, and can be useful for challenges such as abandonment, intimacy issues and relationship breakdown.Client-Centered Therapy is rooted in a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard. This approach supports clients who want to explore their feelings, build self-esteem and work toward personal growth at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to change them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Zahira works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts interventions over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy with Zahira is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.