A counsellor who truly understands your world
NCPS accredited integrative counsellor based in Manchester, offering in-person and online therapy for adults, couples, young people and children.
Why I became a counsellor
Hi, I’m Zaira. I became a counsellor because I know first-hand how isolating it can feel to carry something heavy — especially when the people around you don’t have the language or the space to hold it with you.
Having grown up navigating multiple cultures, I understand the unique pressures that come with identity, family expectations, faith, and belonging. I’ve sat in the space between worlds, and I bring that understanding into every session.
My aim is simple: to create a space where you feel genuinely safe, genuinely heard, and genuinely supported — whatever that looks like for you.
How I work
I work integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic models — tailoring my approach to the person in front of me rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
My practice is grounded in Person-Centred therapy, blended with Psychodynamic insights and CBT techniques. For clients who wish it, I can integrate Islamic values and a faith-informed perspective — always optional, never assumed.
- Person-Centred — you lead, I follow
- Psychodynamic — understanding the roots of patterns
- CBT — practical tools for everyday challenges
- Faith-informed (optional) — Islamic values as a resource
- Culturally aware — no need to explain your world
Professional credentials
NCPS Accredited
Accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, bound by their ethical framework and professional standards.
Integrative Counselling
Qualified in integrative counselling incorporating Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialist training in working with children and young people aged 5–17, including play therapy and creative therapeutic approaches.
Faith-Informed Practice
Trained and experienced in integrating Islamic values into the therapeutic process for clients who wish to explore faith as a resource.
Couples Counselling
Specialist training in couples and relationship counselling, including pre-marital counselling and culturally sensitive relationship work.
Supervised Practice
Ongoing professional supervision and continued professional development in line with NCPS requirements.
Everyone is welcome here
I work with adults, young people and children from all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. You do not need to be Muslim to work with me.
Adults (18+)
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity, relationships, life transitions and more.
Couples
Communication, trust, conflict resolution, pre-marital counselling. All backgrounds welcome.
Young People (11–17)
School stress, anxiety, identity, social pressures, family changes.
Children (5–10)
Play therapy, emotional regulation, behavioural changes, school difficulties.
In their own words
I came to Zaira for anxiety and stayed for the personal growth. Eighteen months later I'm in a completely different place. She's professional, warm, and genuinely invested in your wellbeing.
I was nervous about finding a therapist who wouldn't judge my beliefs. Zaira was the opposite — she used my faith as a strength. That changed everything for me.
My teenage daughter refused to see anyone for months. Zaira had her opening up in the first session. She's truly gifted with young people.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free 30-minute consultation — no obligation, just a conversation about how I can help.
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