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A safe space where every mind finds peace
Compassionate, culturally sensitive counselling for adults, couples, young people and children — in-person in Manchester and online across the UK.
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Counselling for every need
Whether you're navigating personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or supporting a child — I offer a safe, tailored space for every stage of life.
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Faith-sensitive therapy that truly understands your world.
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Rebuild connection, communication and trust together.
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Creative, play-based support for children aged 5–17.
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One-to-one support for anxiety, trauma, grief and more.
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About Zaira
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A counsellor who truly understands your world
Hi, I’m Zaira — a qualified integrative counsellor based in Manchester. Having navigated multiple cultures myself, I understand the unique pressures that come with identity, family expectations, faith and belonging.
I offer counselling informed by Islamic values for those who wish it, but my practice is fully inclusive — welcoming clients of all backgrounds, beliefs, and none.
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NCPS Accredited Counsellor🌿
Integrative: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic & CBT🕌
Specialist in Faith-Informed Counselling👶
Child & Adolescent Therapy incl. Play Therapy
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Zaira understood things I'd never been able to explain to other therapists. She gets the Muslim family dynamic without me having to justify myself. I felt truly heard for the first time.
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We came to Zaira when our marriage was at a crossroads. She was warm, balanced, and never took sides. She helped us find language for things we'd never been able to talk about.
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My son was struggling after we moved house. After just a few play therapy sessions with Zaira, he was sleeping better and so much happier. The difference was remarkable.
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Muslim Counsellor Manchester | Couples & Child Therapy | Online UK
Zaira Rashid is a qualified Muslim counsellor based in Manchester, offering counselling for adults, couples, young people and children. She specialises in Muslim-friendly and Islamic counselling, couples counselling, anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and play therapy for children. Sessions are available in-person in Manchester and online throughout the UK. Zaira is NCPS accredited and works with clients from all cultural and religious backgrounds.