Zayd Awan , BACP

Zayd Awan approaches therapy as a holistic, exploratory process that honors both the emotional depth of lived experience and the possibilities for growth and meaning. He frames difficulties as pathways into a richer, fuller life and works alongside people to move through challenges with care and curiosity. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Zayd offers a flexible, client-centered practice that can include breathwork, energy work, song and sound, yoga, massage, movement and dance, imagination and dream work, psychodrama, and nature-based activities when these methods are welcomed and appropriate. He also explores questions of sexuality and relational style, including work with kink and BDSM where relevant, always integrating practical, evidence-informed techniques to address presenting concerns.

His practice addresses a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, and identity matters including LGBT-related concerns. Zayd aims to help people learn new ways to live, heal, relate, think, and find more enjoyment in life, tailoring the process to each person’s needs and preferences.

Throughout his work he emphasizes safety, empowerment, and collaboration, guiding clients to discover resources within themselves while offering structure and support for long-term change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Zayd integrates evidence-informed approaches that focus on how thoughts and behaviours affect wellbeing, helping people develop practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress. He also uses trauma-informed methods that attend to the impact of past harm and support recovery through gentle, paced work that restores a sense of safety and agency. When appropriate, he blends embodied and experiential practices such as breathwork, movement, and imagination to help people reconnect with bodily resources and emotional experience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Zayd works collaboratively to identify what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He discusses options, adapts methods as therapy progresses, and invites feedback so the work remains aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and location, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different places, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for the individual.