Zayd Awan, BACP

Zayd Awan works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He helps with issues such as trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and self‑esteem. Sessions are aimed at making problems more manageable and finding practical steps forward.

Zayd brings five years of experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He uses an open, person‑centred way of working that encourages honest conversation and practical coping strategies. Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on what they want to change.

His practice covers a wide range of difficulties including grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns and career stress. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency, jealousy and issues around commitment and communication.

Zayd is comfortable discussing sexual wellbeing and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and works with people exploring identity and LGBT matters. He also offers coaching‑style conversations for those seeking clearer goals or life purpose work.

Sessions are available in English and can be arranged for clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally. He adapts the format to the person - from longer conversations to shorter check‑ins - so the work fits everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Two approaches commonly used in Zayd's work are person‑centred counselling and coaching‑style conversations. Person‑centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping them feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Coaching‑style sessions concentrate on setting goals, identifying obstacles and creating practical plans for change.

Another helpful way he uses is trauma‑informed listening, which pays attention to safety, pacing and the impact of past hurt while working at a pace the person can manage. This approach is useful for anxiety, trauma, grief and issues linked to relationship patterns or attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which ways of working fit their needs and goals. That can mean weaving listening, practical coaching and trauma‑aware care into a plan that feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging so people can choose what suits them. Video calls allow a fuller conversational flow while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins and ongoing written reflection. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.