Counsellor profile
Zayd Awan, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
Continue with ZaydAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Zayd
Zayd Awan is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and parenting concerns. He also lists support for relationship and family problems, issues around intimacy, addiction and ADHD.
He explains difficult feelings in plain language and likes to keep sessions practical. Conversations can include looking at patterns, improving communication, and exploring responses to stress or grief. He may also discuss how attachment and abandonment affect current relationships.
Zayd describes a broad palette of ways to work. When welcomed by the client, he may bring in breathwork, movement, song or imagination alongside talking. These are presented as additional options rather than required techniques.
Sessions can cover everyday parenting strains, ongoing family conflict, difficulties with intimacy and sexual expression, or challenges linked to identity and relationships. He notes work with issues such as shame, guilt, codependency and loneliness.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about practical coping strategies alongside explorations of values and life purpose. Zayd aims to help people notice old patterns and try new ways of relating and living. He accepts international clients and runs sessions from the United Kingdom.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods transfer to online sessions
Two useful approaches Zayd uses are talking-based exploration and experiential work. Talking-based exploration means discussing patterns, feelings and relationships in clear terms, which helps with anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Experiential work can include guided breathwork, movement or imagination exercises to help people notice bodily reactions and try new ways of responding. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as the relationship develops. The practical benefit of remote sessions is fitting therapy around everyday life. Because specific session formats were not listed in the profile, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that online sessions can save travel time, let them schedule appointments during a break from work, or allow a quieter check-in without needing to be on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises so they work well over distance, for example using shorter practices, guided breathing, or movement that suits a small space. This can make it easier to try different methods while keeping therapy manageable alongside family and work commitments.Areas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems are addressed?
He works with adults on family problems, parenting strain, communication difficulties and issues that affect relationships at home.
How would he approach a problem like anxiety or depression?
He uses plain conversation to identify patterns and practical coping steps, alongside optional techniques such as breathwork and movement when the client is comfortable.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has five years' experience as a counsellor and lists a focus on stress, trauma, addictions and relationship issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can he work with people who do not live in the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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