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Zara Whiteley, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Zara 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 Zara. View 11 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Zara is a good listener, a sensitive person, not inclined to prejudice or judgemental behaviour. She knows how to put herself in one's shoes and, at the same time, preserve that degree of detachment essential to figure out where any disfunction is in play. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Zara is a very approachable person and a great listener. I’m delighted I got matched with her for my first time trying out therapy. She puts you at ease straight away.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Zara

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am credentialed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Coping with life changes ADHD Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Personality disorders Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexuality Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 400489 · Expires March 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 Zara Whiteley

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

11 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Helpful Professional The best Great listener Easy Fantastic Healing

Zara is a good listener, a sensitive person, not inclined to prejudice or judgemental behaviour. She knows how to put herself in one's shoes and, at the same time, preserve that degree of detachment essential to figure out where any disfunction is in play. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Zara is a very approachable person and a great listener. I’m delighted I got matched with her for my first time trying out therapy. She puts you at ease straight away.

Reviewed June 2024

Zara has helped me identify patterns in my past relationship that were not healthy, which I have found very helpful in trying to move on but also for the future.

Reviewed June 2024

With Zara’s expertise i feel like i can confess to her about anything. Shes great at listening to me when i have a lot to say, and shes very kind in reassuring me when it comes to my overthinking habits. Overall, shes the best.

Reviewed June 2024

While I am new to therapy, Zara has made it very easy for me to get started. She has provided some great insights for me and helped me to look at certain situations in a different way. By the same token Zara has made me feel heard and validated. Fantastic to work with.

Reviewed May 2024

Zara has helped me realise what is normal behaviour and what isn’t .. and is helping me learn to deal with these situations in the best and right way .. me being stronger and more assertive and in control Thankyou

Reviewed February 2024

Zara is very professional yet it somehow feels almost like talking to a friend - without the unsolicited advice:). I do not find the fact that we are not in the same room an issue - perhaps it even helps with me being more open. I feel I understood quite a few things after having only two sessions. Thank you for that Zara / Better Help.

Reviewed January 2024

Zara is a remarkable, compassionate, and very professional psychotherapist who has been very helpful to me. She is very focused, has an extraordinary listening ability, and has been genuinely committed to my well-being. Zara is not only an expert therapist, but is highly knowledgeable on philosophy and has shared and applied many meaningful philosophical reflections in our sessions that have added a lot of value to my healing and self-realization. I appreciate the very enriching and substantial conversations I have had with Zara, and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2023

Zara is a great listener and I appreciate when she calls back to things I told her multiple sessions ago, she really just seems to care. She definitely chooses to encourage elaboration or empathize more often then give advice, so when she does give advice it’s really valuable.

Reviewed November 2023

I only had one Video session so far with her, but from that and the messages alone I would deeply reccomend her, she takes a lot of time to respond and talk with you. She also does it in a very proffesional yet emotional understanding way.

Reviewed September 2023

I highly recommend zara she is very compassionate respectful and very responsive

Reviewed September 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zara Whiteley offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Zara Whiteley 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 Zara Whiteley speak?

Zara Whiteley speaks English.

How many years of experience does Zara Whiteley have?

Zara Whiteley has 3 years of experience.

Where is Zara Whiteley licensed to practice?

Zara Whiteley is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Zara Whiteley accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Zara Whiteley accepts 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 Zara Whiteley offer?

Zara Whiteley offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Zara Whiteley?

Zara Whiteley 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 Zara Whiteley?

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.