Zee is amazing. From the very first session she gave me the confidence that I am in the best hands. She listens to me definitely but she 'hears' me is what matters the most, she understands where I come from and why I am the way I am. I strongly recommed her.
Zahira Virani, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Zahira is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Zahira. View 9 reviews
- Speaks English and Gujarati
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
A blessing to have Zahira virani as my therapist who understands me so much knowing how I feel ❤️❤️
More about Zahira
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I have worked with individuals, couples, families and young people for over 30 years before embarking on this privileged profession. I have experience in running both group work and individual sessions with various client groups including, victims of domestic violence, family breakdown, substance dependency and abuse (both within the voluntary and statutory sectors).
My training in Humanistic counselling and background in family and youth work allows me to use both person focussed and systemic models to enable people to achieve their objectives in 1-1 therapy.
I use an integration of various theoretical perspectives and can 'bespoke' sessions collaboratively with my clients to enable them to achieve their objectives from therapy.
I offer warmth, empathy and a soft landing for difficult feelings to land. I work well with people that are motivated to travel towards a more fruitful and affective way of being that will in turn, I hope, be life affirming for them.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 391600 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Zahira Virani
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Zee is amazing. From the very first session she gave me the confidence that I am in the best hands. She listens to me definitely but she 'hears' me is what matters the most, she understands where I come from and why I am the way I am. I strongly recommed her.
A blessing to have Zahira virani as my therapist who understands me so much knowing how I feel ❤️❤️
Such a wonderful woman. Since our first session she found what probably is causing me all this anxiety and what my binge eating is coming from. No other therapist has been able to do that until now. I feel super good about finally finding someone like her.
Zee has gone above and beyond for me in my healing process. Super engaging but incredibly gentle. She helps me understand my trauma underneath the layers of mixed emotion. Would highly highly recommend!
Zahira is an amazing therapist who really tries to listen and understand what I’m trying to get out of this while being incredible supportive, kind and caring. Very good feedback and really constructive ways forward. Highly recommended
She's lovely and patient x
Zahira is an absolute pleasure to work with. She goes above and beyond to support me and her knowledge and empathy towards me is so heart warming. With the short time I have spent with her I have learned so much about myself. She is a true asset to BetterHelp.
Zee is totally amazing she has made me think about my trauma and is helping me rebuild my life so I can enjoy the last few years that I have.
The best x
Frequently asked questions
Does Zahira Virani offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Zahira Virani works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Zahira Virani speak?
Zahira Virani speaks English and Gujarati.
How many years of experience does Zahira Virani have?
Zahira Virani has 5 years of experience.
Where is Zahira Virani licensed to practice?
Zahira Virani is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Zahira Virani accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Zahira Virani does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Zahira Virani offer?
Zahira Virani offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Zahira Virani?
Zahira Virani can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Zahira Virani?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.