Zhakirah Bibi, NCPS

Zhakirah Bibi is a counsellor who helps people address stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She supports those navigating relationship difficulties, career and executive coaching, and challenges such as grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. She frames the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process.

Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to create an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps a person can try between sessions.

Zhakirah uses a mix of methods to suit each person. She draws on client-centred ways of working to follow what matters most to the client. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and attachment-informed perspectives to look at how early relationships affect current ones.

She has six years of experience and holds NCPS, which is shown as her listed credential. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she offers sessions in English. If you are an international client you can enquire about working together as that option is supported.

If you are a carer juggling responsibilities and stress, she can help unpack caregiver strain and find coping strategies. Before booking, check the session formats currently offered so you know how meetings will fit into your life.

How her approaches translate to online support

Many clients benefit from attachment-based work because it looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach can help with relationship strain, intimacy issues and caregiver stress by naming repeated dynamics and trying new ways of relating.

Client-centred work means the counsellor follows the client's concerns and priorities. It creates room for people to speak freely and for the counsellor to respond with empathy and curiosity rather than a strict agenda.

Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change them. This can be useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and getting unstuck in daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with each person to choose which methods suit their situation and goals. This is a collaborative conversation that can change over time as needs shift.

If you are considering online work, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit around caring duties, work commitments and travel. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins simpler and reduce the need to travel, helping therapy fit into a busy life.