Zarmeena Afridi, HCPC
Compassionate HCPC registered psychologist
- Trauma and grief support
- Stress and anxiety help
- Multilingual therapy options
About Zarmeena Afridi
Zarmeena Afridi is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist in the United Kingdom with over 15 years of professional experience supporting people through depression, trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief, and life transitions. The HCPC is the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK regulator for health and care professions, and her registration reflects formal training and professional standards in psychological practice.
Her work is guided by empathy and collaboration, offering practical tools while centering each person as the expert on their own life. Zarmeena draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, client-centered approaches, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor care to individual goals and needs. She aims to help people build resilience, greater self-understanding, and strategies to manage stress, mood disorders, panic, and other difficulties.
Zarmeena's background includes roles in hospitals, community programs, emergency response teams, substance abuse and rehabilitation centers, and contributions to research and public health and policy initiatives. These varied experiences have shaped a culturally aware practice that responds to diverse backgrounds and complex life circumstances. Fluent in English, Hindi, Pushto, and Urdu, she supports people from multiple linguistic communities. Zarmeena’s personal experience with loss and recovery informs a compassionate, strength-based approach that focuses on practical steps toward clarity, coping, and renewed purpose.
Her work is guided by empathy and collaboration, offering practical tools while centering each person as the expert on their own life. Zarmeena draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, client-centered approaches, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor care to individual goals and needs. She aims to help people build resilience, greater self-understanding, and strategies to manage stress, mood disorders, panic, and other difficulties.
Zarmeena's background includes roles in hospitals, community programs, emergency response teams, substance abuse and rehabilitation centers, and contributions to research and public health and policy initiatives. These varied experiences have shaped a culturally aware practice that responds to diverse backgrounds and complex life circumstances. Fluent in English, Hindi, Pushto, and Urdu, she supports people from multiple linguistic communities. Zarmeena’s personal experience with loss and recovery informs a compassionate, strength-based approach that focuses on practical steps toward clarity, coping, and renewed purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zarmeena Afridi have?
Zarmeena Afridi has 15 years of professional experience.
Is Zarmeena Afridi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Zarmeena Afridi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Hindi, Pushto, and Urdu.
Where is Zarmeena Afridi located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Zarmeena Afridi as my therapist?
You can work with Zarmeena Afridi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Zarmeena Afridi work with international clients?
Yes, Zarmeena Afridi works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zarmeena Afridi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Zarmeena Afridi
Zarmeena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and phobias. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic events by processing distressing memories and building coping skills for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy is included to teach present-moment awareness, breathing and grounding techniques that reduce stress and support emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. Zarmeena works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques so the work is relevant, practical, and respectful of individual experiences.
Online therapy modalities include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones and allow therapists and licensed professionals to tailor sessions to what works best for each person’s life and goals.