Charmaine Zahra

If you're finding it harder than usual to keep things together - even though you usually do - therapy might be the place to take the weight off quietly carried shoulders.

I'm a psychotherapist offering therapy to adults and young people (16+) who are used to being the strong one, the thoughtful one, or the emotionally reliable one. You might have become good at surviving - holding everything in place for others - but inside, feel anxious, flat, lost or disconnected. Therapy with me is about reconnecting to you, at your pace, with care and curiosity.

I'm a highly sensitive person and work well with clients who are emotionally aware or deeply internal. Whether you’re navigating trauma, burnout, grief, identity questions, or simply trying to understand why certain patterns keep repeating, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface in a collaborative way.

I trained as an Integrative therapist, drawing from a range of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, person-centred work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS now forms the core of how I work. Rather than trying to "fix" you, we get to know the different parts of you - especially the ones carrying shame, fear, grief or protection - and help them soften and shift, with compassion.

As a trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ inclusive therapist, I approach each individual with respect, sensitivity, and understanding.

If you would like to learn more about me and my approach, please visit my website at www.seedsofchangetherapy.net or reach out for an introductory call.

My practice is based in Tooting Bec, a short walk from the Northern Line and close to Colliers Wood, Balham, Clapham and Tooting Broadway. I offer weekly or fortnightly 50-minute therapy sessions, either in person or online, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.  Longer sessions are available on request.

You might arrive in therapy not knowing exactly what’s wrong - only that something inside feels stuck, heavy, or like it’s running out of energy. You might carry a voice that tells you you should be coping. Or a part of you might secretly fear that if you stop holding it all together, everything will fall apart.  All of these parts of you are welcome here.

IFS is at the heart of my practice, but I’ll draw from other modalities as needed to support your nervous system, story, and unique needs. Our relationship is central to the work and I’ll invite your input throughout so we’re always working in a way that feels attuned.

I support individuals who are going through challenging times or seeking significant change in their lives. While I work with a broad range of issues, I specialise in areas such as bereavement and loss, trauma and complex trauma, anxiety and depression, anger issues, and chronic illness. I also have a particular interest in relationship difficulties and family estrangement.

Before starting therapy, I offer a 30-minute complimentary phone or video call so we can get a feel for each other and see if this work might be the right fit. You can ask questions, share any hesitations, or just sense whether I feel like someone you’d want to talk to more.

If we go ahead, our first session (either in my Tooting practice or online) will be a gentle beginning.  I will ask you some questions that will help me start to build a picture of who you are and the experiences that shaped you.  There's no pressure to tell everything or dive into the deep end.  Together we’ll begin to co-create a space that feels safe enough for you to explore whatever’s present.

If you’ve been the one others rely on, this might be the first space that’s just for you. A place where you don’t need to explain away your feelings, hide the messy bits, or apologise for needing something. That in itself can be a powerful start.

There is no minimum number of sessions required, and most importantly, there is no right or wrong way to do therapy. Together, we will find the approach that works best for you.

I am committed to responding to all inquiries. If you don’t hear back from me, please check your spam/junk folder. If you provide your mobile number in your initial inquiry, I will send you a text to notify you of a new email until we establish a connection.

If you're longing for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together, you're not alone and you're in the right place.

I'm a psychotherapist offering therapy to adults and young people (16+) who are often seen as competent, reliable, and emotionally self-sufficient on the outside, but inwardly may feel lost, disconnected or quietly overwhelmed. You might be used to caring for others, pushing through, and putting your own needs to the side. Therapy with me is a place where you get to be cared for without judgment, pressure, or performance.

I'm a highly sensitive person myself, and I work best with clients who are emotionally aware, reflective, or simply curious about how their inner world works. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and inclusive.  I welcome and support LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring questions of identity, belonging, and internal conflict.

I trained as an Integrative therapist, which means I draw from a range of modalities including psychodynamic, person-centred, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS now forms the heart of my practice, both professionally and personally. It offers a gentle, respectful way of exploring the different “parts” of us including the ones that feel ashamed, stuck, angry or afraid without trying to get rid of them. Instead, we get curious. We listen. And in that process, something begins to shift.

If you would like to learn more about me and my approach, please visit my website at www.seedsofchangetherapy.net or reach out for an introductory call.

I work from a quiet, private space in Wimbledon, just a short walk from the station and within easy reach of Southfields, Raynes Park, and Morden. I offer weekly or fortnightly 50-minute sessions, either in person or online, depending on what feels most supportive and accessible for you.  Longer sessions are available on request.

Many of the people I work with arrive in therapy having spent years managing alone. You may be used to being the one who copes, fixes, soothes others. But inside, there might be parts of you carrying exhaustion, grief, shame, or a deep sense of loneliness. You might feel like you "should" be okay, and not know why you're not.

My practice is a space where those parts are welcome especially the ones that don’t often get seen. We go at your pace, and you’ll never be pushed to share anything before you’re ready. Together, we’ll explore not just your thoughts and behaviours, but the internal relationships that shape how you relate to yourself and others.

While I use IFS as a core framework, our work is always collaborative.  My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own wisdom, resilience, and capacity to heal.

Before booking a first session, I offer a 30-minute phone or video call so you can ask any questions, share any concerns, and get a feel for how I work. There’s no pressure or expectation - it’s just a gentle starting point to see whether we might be a good fit.

If we decide to go ahead, the first session (online or in my Wimbledon practice) is a space to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to gain. You don’t need to arrive with a perfectly formed narrative - just a willingness to begin. I’ll ask a few questions to understand your story and what is happening for you.  This will inform our therapeutic approach and will be updated as we continue working together.

You might be nervous, unsure, or carrying past experiences of therapy that didn’t feel safe or helpful.  We can make space for all of that.

There is no minimum number of sessions required, and most importantly, there is no right or wrong way to do therapy. Together, you and I, will find the approach that works best for you.

I am committed to responding to all inquiries. If you don’t hear back from me, please check your spam/junk folder. If you provide your mobile number in your initial inquiry, I will send you a text to notify you of a new email until we establish a connection.