Shirin Latif , BACP

Shirin Latif is a couples therapist based in the United Kingdom with 4 years of clinical experience and a BACP affiliation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on helping partners understand what is getting in the way of their connection rather than assuming love has disappeared. Many couples arrive because of repeated arguments, persistent silence, or a vague loss of closeness, and Shirin helps them slow down, speak more openly, and begin truly hearing one another again.

She works with couples from diverse backgrounds, married or not, who want to rebuild trust, improve communication, or make sense of the patterns that keep repeating between them. Her style is gentle and practical, informed by how people form attachments, respond when they feel threatened, and protect themselves after being hurt. That framework guides conversations toward greater understanding and clearer interaction.

Shirin creates a nonjudgmental space without taking sides so both partners can be seen and understood. She approaches change as a gradual process that begins with one honest conversation and a willingness to explore new ways of relating.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shirin Latif draws on approaches that emphasize relationships, personal agency, and present-moment awareness. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early patterns of connecting with others shape current relationship styles and helps partners recognize and change repetitive reactions that cause distance or conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities - the therapist follows each person's lead, offering empathy and support to help clarify goals and choices. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness practices to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Shirin works collaboratively with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust focus and techniques over time to ensure the work feels relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, make it easier to involve partners who live apart, and support continuity of care when life or location changes occur.