Zayd Awan , BACP

Zayd Awan is a holistic therapist with five years of clinical experience who treats therapy as both a space for emotional processing and an opportunity to expand how life is lived. He invites clients to bring their concerns and, alongside careful support, to explore greater empowerment and awareness across the full spectrum of their experience. He works in a way that balances attuned care with clear practical steps toward change and growth.

He holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional training and adherence to an established code of practice. When appropriate and welcomed by the client, sessions can incorporate a wide range of expressive and body-centred methods, including breathwork, energy work, song and sound, yoga, massage, movement and dance, imagination and dream work, psychodrama, nature-based practices and exploration of sexuality.

Across this blend of approaches, Zayd aims to help people learn new ways to live, heal, relate, think and enjoy themselves, supporting practical skills-building as well as deeper personal inquiry into meaning, belonging and resilience.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Zayd uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and deeper emotional work. One common strand involves structured, skills-focused sessions that teach coping strategies, stress management and ways to shift unhelpful thinking - useful for anxiety, low mood and daily life challenges. Another strand emphasises trauma-aware practices that help people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, supporting recovery and improved emotional regulation. He also offers coaching-oriented work to help clients clarify goals, make life changes and build sustainable routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Zayd works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts plans over time based on what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it easier to access support from different locations and at times that suit busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, flexible care while accommodating varying styles of engagement and communication.