- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Supports life changes
About Zahava
Zahava Smith is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and helps clients facing parenting pressures, career worries and big life changes. Zahava aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels right for them.
She uses a client-centred approach, focusing on what each person wants to get from therapy. Sessions are shaped around the client's priorities and the pace they set. Zahava emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every conversation.
In practical terms she works on improving communication, self-esteem and coping skills. She also addresses difficult situations such as divorce, domestic violence, codependency and caregiver stress. This often involves talking through painful experiences and finding small, manageable ways to feel steadier day to day.
Zahava has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. Her background gives her experience with a broad range of concerns including body image, guilt and shame, infidelity and isolation or loneliness.
People who come to Zahava can expect a collaborative relationship. She helps clients identify goals, try new ways of responding, and review progress together. Starting therapy is framed as a step towards clearer thinking and greater emotional balance.
How a client-centred approach works online
Zahava uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely to what the person wants and responding with empathy. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings around anxiety, grief, relationship problems or life transitions.She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Together the client and counsellor agree goals, test what helps, and adjust the plan as things change. That partnership means the style and pace are chosen to fit the individual's needs and comfort.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life, since they can reduce travel time and make scheduling simpler. Online meetings can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or for conversations without needing to be on camera depending on the chosen format.
Choosing the right approach is part of the conversation. Zahava will help decide whether a client-centred style and the available session option are a good fit for the person's goals and daily routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Zahava help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain, and also works with grief, trauma and abuse concerns.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Her style is client centred, which means conversations and goals are set around what the client wants. The client leads the pace and Zahava adapts to individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.