Selena Zafar, BACP

Selena Zafar offers calm, non-judgemental support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and identity questions. She invites clients to explore feelings at their own pace and helps them set goals that feel relevant and realistic. Selena’s approach aims to make talking about hard things feel less daunting and more manageable.

She practices Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work. Sessions focus on listening, empathy and helping people make sense of their thoughts and choices. The counsellor role is to reflect and encourage, not to tell people what to do.

Selena trained to become a counsellor after her own experience of therapy, and she also holds an MSc which informs her understanding of student and academic pressures. She has three years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, from addiction and eating issues to compassion fatigue and ADHD related struggles.

Her background as a biracial person from multi-faith and multicultural family settings shapes her sensitivity to identity and cultural matters. Selena lists bereavement, race and sports psychology among her special interests and draws on those perspectives in conversation and goal-setting.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; check the current session options before booking.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. It involves warm, attentive listening and reflection so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries and identity concerns.

Because Selena draws on a person-centred model, sessions aim to be collaborative. The therapist will help identify goals and try different ways of working together until a good fit is found. Deciding what feels most helpful is part of the therapy process and will be adjusted as needs and goals change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit with daily life, less travel time and the ability to schedule sessions around work or study commitments. Online work can make it simpler to keep appointments during busy weeks or when travel is difficult. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they suit your needs.