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Shirin Latif, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Shirin Latif supports people who are anxious, overwhelmed, or facing painful life changes. She helps people find clearer ways to talk about their feelings and make practical steps forward. Shirin aims to create a calm space where difficult thoughts can be named and worked through together.

She uses approaches grounded in attachment and the therapeutic relationship. Sessions focus on understanding how early experiences affect current reactions and relationships. This helps people spot patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Background and approach

Shirin also uses client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to guide sessions. That means she listens with curiosity and helps people explore deeper feelings and recurring themes. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to teach simple ways to manage stress and stay present.

Her background includes four years working in mental health and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in English and accepts international clients. Sessions take place online by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

People come to Shirin with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and issues around self-esteem and addictions. She works steadily and without judgement to help people identify realistic next steps and build coping skills. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the scheduling options offered by the service.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds influence how people handle closeness and conflict. It helps when patterns of mistrust, fear of abandonment, or protection get in the way of feeling connected and understood. Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work; the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace to build clarity and self-trust. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try different ways of working and settle on what helps most over time in a collaborative way.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer typing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel, while keeping the focus on consistent progress and practical tools.
What kinds of problems does Shirin help with?
Shirin works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD and many other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is gentle and practical, combining attachment-based thinking with client-centred listening and psychodynamic reflection to help people understand patterns and try new responses.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience in mental health work and draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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