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Selena Zafar, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

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Selena Zafar helps people facing worry, loss, identity questions and relationship strain. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak honestly and set goals at their own pace. Selena uses straightforward language and practical steps so conversations feel clear and focused.

She works from a person-centred outlook, believing people know their own lives best. The counsellor listens with warmth and reflects what she hears so clients can make sense of their feelings.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around each person rather than a fixed programme. Selena has three years of practice and holds BACP accreditation, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also completed an MSc, giving extra insight into study-related pressures and transitions.

That background feeds into her work with people navigating life changes and career stress. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and addictions. She also supports people dealing with identity and cultural issues, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, eating and intimacy-related problems.

Additional interests include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress and coping after separation. Sessions take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. International clients who speak English are welcome.

To begin, clients use the site matching process to find a good fit and schedule sessions.

Person-centred care adapted for online therapy

Selena works mainly from a client-centred approach that prioritises empathy and listening. This style focuses on the person's own experience and helps when someone feels stuck, unsure about identity, or overwhelmed by anxiety or grief. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps clients set goals that feel meaningful to them.

Using this approach online means conversations remain focused on the client's priorities. Selena will collaborate with each person to decide how to work together and what methods suit their goals. That process is flexible and changes as needs change, so clients have input at every step.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those who need a flexible schedule. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
What concerns does Selena commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, plus relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. Other focus areas include addiction, eating concerns, parenting strain and identity or cultural questions.
What is Selena's therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach that emphasises listening, empathy and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions aim to reflect what the client says and help them find their own path forward.
How much experience does she have?
Selena has three years of counselling experience and completed a Master of Science degree, which informs her work with study-related stress and life transitions.
Where is Selena based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Selena accepts international clients who communicate in English.
Which session formats are available?
Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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