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Zahava Smith, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief

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Zahava Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self‑esteem, anger, career worries and coping with life changes. Zahava is based in the United Kingdom and practices with a focus on listening and respect.

She uses a client‑centred approach that keeps the person in charge of their pace and goals. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a fixed formula.

Background and approach

Zahava aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly and be heard without judgement. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including body image, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with divorce, domestic violence, infidelity, isolation and feelings of emptiness.

Practical discussion and gentle reflection are common features of her work. With six years of professional experience and BACP registration, Zahava blends experience with a straightforward style. She explains things clearly and helps people set realistic steps forward.

The client leads the conversation and Zahava adapts her support to each person’s needs. Starting therapy with Zahava involves deciding what you want to change and trying small, achievable steps. She encourages gradual progress and helps people build on what already works in their life.

How client‑centred therapy works online

Client‑centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, acceptance and reflection to help someone feel understood and to clarify what they want to change. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship strain, grief and many life transitions.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the approach together. That means the person can try different ways of talking and practical exercises until they find what fits.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check‑ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing, want more frequent brief contact, or need flexibility around work and caring responsibilities. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.

What kinds of problems does Zahava help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress and codependency.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She practises a client‑centred style that keeps the person in control of pace and goals, with listening, respect and compassionate conversation at the core.

What experience does she bring?

Zahava has six years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Zahava Smith, BACP

Background and approach

How client‑centred therapy works online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety