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Zahava Smith, BACP

Zahava Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Zahava

Zahava Smith helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She works with issues such as depression, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. Her approach is gentle and respectful, and she aims to match the pace to each person's needs.

Zahava uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the conversation focused on what matters to the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Sessions are led by the client, and she adapts questions and reflections to what is useful in the moment. This makes room for practical problem solving as well as exploring difficult feelings. Over six years she has supported people through family problems, separation and divorce, grief, and experiences of domestic violence.

She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems. Her practice pays attention to shame, guilt, infidelity and loneliness when these show up. Zahava aims to create a warm and non-judgemental space.

She listens for strengths and helps people notice small changes that make life easier. Goals are practical and realistic, and progress is reviewed together. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions in English.

Zahava works with individuals in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients when that fits the session format and time zones.

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BACP	387916	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Zahava names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the core of every session. The therapist listens with empathy and mirrors back what she hears to help people make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship difficulties because it focuses on understanding and growing self-awareness.

Zahava aims to collaborate with each person to find an approach that fits. She will check in about goals, preferences and what helps in early sessions. Together they decide whether to stick with a client-centred way of working or to try different ways of approaching a problem over time.

Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across different locations. Phone sessions can be simpler when connection quality or bandwidth is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter exchanges or for people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options offer flexibility and can help maintain continuity during life changes.

Frequently asked

What worries does Zahava commonly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. Relationship difficulties, parenting strain and life changes are also commonly addressed.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The work is client-centred and led by the person in the room. Zahava listens, reflects and adapts the session pace to what feels most helpful.

What background and experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including domestic violence, grief and family problems.

What credentials and region are relevant to her practice?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients when scheduling and format allow.

What session formats does she offer?

Zahava provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and circumstances.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

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