Anaam Afridi

I work with teenagers, young adults and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, identity, family dynamics or simply feeling stuck. 

I have a particular interest in the stages of life when questions about who you are, where you belong and what you want can feel especially complicated.

My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. Rather than following one fixed model, I adapt the work to the person in front of me. Together, we may look at what's happening in your life now, while also becoming curious about the experiences, relationships and patterns that may be shaping how you see yourself and respond to others.

I pay particular attention to identity, belonging, boundaries, confidence and relationships. 

With teenagers and young adults, this may include friendships, fitting in, family expectations, independence and finding your own voice. 

With adults, the work may involve relationships, parenting, life transitions, grief, stress or patterns that continue to repeat despite your efforts to change them.

My style is warm, engaged and collaborative. I may draw on psychological theory, mindfulness-informed approaches and parts-based ways of understanding inner conflict where these are useful.

Therapy with me is not about being told what to do. 

It is a space to understand yourself more clearly, make sense of what is happening in your inner world, and work towards changes that feel meaningful and realistic.

I offer individual psychotherapy for teenagers, young adults and adults, both in person and online.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, relationship or friendship problems, family conflict, identity and belonging, people-pleasing, grief, stress, life changes or a sense of feeling overwhelmed or stuck. 

You do not need to have a diagnosis or a perfectly clear goal before starting therapy.

In the first few sessions, we will explore what has brought you to therapy, what you would like support with and whether working together feels like a good fit. From there, the work can develop in a way that feels relevant to you.

When I work with teenagers, I place particular importance on creating a space that feels genuinely theirs. I am clear about confidentiality and safeguarding, and where appropriate I can also help parents understand how best to support their child without taking over the therapeutic process.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Some may involve deeper reflection and making connections; others may be more focused on coping, communication, boundaries or a specific situation you are facing.

My aim is for therapy to help you develop greater self-understanding, emotional awareness and flexibility, so that the work we do together can make a difference not only in the therapy room, but also in your relationships, choices and everyday life.

Since therapy is such a personal process, I offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory Zoom call for new clients. 

This allows you to gauge your comfort with me and we can address any questions you have about the therapeutic process. Someone can be a very qualified therapist but not the right therapist for you - and that is completely okay.