Zorack Aziz

My work hours are flexible so I can offer morning, afternoon, evening and weekend appointments.

I am currently taking on new clients.

You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event, trauma, loss, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, break up, work stress or low self- esteem. You may even struggle to function on a  day- to- day basis, or feel overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions that you don't understand. Early life events can also get in the way of living your life fully in the present moment, and you may struggle to connect with others, and feel isolated.At times it can feel as though no one really listens,  cares, or understands what you are going through.  This is where confidential, professional help in the form of therapy could be the answer.You may feel disconnected from the world around you and confused by feelings  and physical symptoms you experience for no obvious reason. I can help you make sense of  your experiences and your natural, physical, and psychological responses to distress. I will listen to you without judgement; with empathy, understanding, and compassion.

We all need help at times in order to overcome life's challenges, so you need not hesitate to ask for help in doing so.  Realising that you need help is a sign of strength and self -awareness, and is the first step in your journey towards improved well-being.

If you want to understand yourself better and make changes in your life, then I can help you achieve perspective through increased self- knowledge and better insight into your thoughts, feelings, and  actions. 

I have worked in education for over 20 years and have experience of bereavement support at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds. Since then I have worked in private practice and have treated anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, work related stress and relationship issues. I have experience of treating clients  from a wide variety of professions and walks of life, including college and university students. 

I offer individual,  one to one , face to face, and online therapy. 

Please note I do not offer couples or group therapy.

I am an accredited, integrative, relational therapist which means I combine a variety of techniques and strategies and deliver them by first establishing a sound therapeutic relationship. 

Without this foundation, the therapy will not be successful.  The techniques and strategies used in the therapy process will be tailored to suit your specific needs, so I will not employ a generic approach. I use a combination of CBT, psychodynamic, person- centred, compassion focused and mindfulness techniques amongst others. 

I  believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing considering both mental and physical wellness when treating my clients . You will be listened to without judgement, with empathy and compassion. I will see you as a whole person, not someone defined by your struggles. 

I can help you work through difficult emotions, thoughts,  and feelings by providing you with a safe  secure space in which to openly explore and discuss them. I will also enable you to understand how your emotions and thoughts impact on your behaviours and help  you take action in order to change them for the better.

The therapy  process is a collaborative one where my role is to help you grow in resilience and  develop inner resources, learn new skills and strategies in order to help you manage and improve how you  think, feel,  and function .

 You will be expected to  play an active role in this journey towards wellness, self -confidence, autonomy  and self - knowledge. I am here to listen to you,  offer guidance,  and support you along the way and help you to be the best version of yourself. 

Your confidentiality will be maintained at all times in accordance with the BACP ethical guidelines so you can rest assured that you will be seen by a fully qualified accredited and regulated professional counsellor and psychotherapist.

During your first session we can determine what your needs are and how we can work together. I will introduce myself and ask you a little about yourself, why you are seeking therapy,  and what you hope to achieve from the process.

I will conduct a brief assessment to determine your level of distress and go through the client - therapist agreement where we both commit to working  collaboratively to achieve your set goals. 

When using the BACP contact form please provide brief details of what you would like help with. We can then arrange a free 20 minute initial  phone consultation to discuss how we can work together and you can also ask me any questions you may have about  myself and the therapy process.

Contact me now to book your first session.

I am currently taking on new clients.

I charge:  £55 for online sessions 

                  £60 for in person sessions