Zahava Smith, BACP

Zahava Smith helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship pain and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She supports those facing parenting strain, low self-esteem, anger and major life changes. Zahava works with concerns around career pressure, depression and the intense confusion that can follow separation or betrayal. She also addresses issues like body image, codependency, loneliness and finding life purpose.

Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Zahava uses Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. Sessions move at a pace set by the individual, with the counsellor offering empathy and careful listening rather than rushed solutions.

In meetings she aims to make space for honest talk and reflection. People can expect conversations shaped around their needs, not a strict script. Zahava adapts the dialogue and the plan as things change over time.

She has six years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown to indicate a recognised professional affiliation within the United Kingdom.

Many people begin therapy feeling unsure or nervous; Zahava treats that as part of the work. She focuses on helping clients build clearer thinking, steadier emotions and practical steps forward. The tone is supportive and encouraging, aimed at helping people regain confidence and move toward change.

Client-Centred care delivered online

Client-Centred Therapy is about the person leading the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said, listens closely and responds with acceptance so the client can explore feelings and choices. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, relationship confusion and coping after trauma.

Working online makes it easy to try different ways of meeting and find what fits. Some people prefer video calls for face-to-face interaction, while others choose phone sessions for a simpler check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging suits short updates, ongoing support or when typing feels easier than speaking.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk through goals, personal preferences and practical needs to decide what works best. Together they can adjust methods over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility around work, family and daily life. Video calls allow full conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break, and messaging lets someone share thoughts between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible and workable for different routines.