Shirin Latif, BACP

Shirin Latif works with couples who find themselves stuck in patterns of arguing, silence, or a gradual loss of closeness that is hard to name. She helps partners slow down and create room for honest conversation so both people can be heard and understood.

She sees couples from a wide range of backgrounds, whether married, living together, or in other arrangements, who want to rebuild trust, restore communication, or make sense of what is happening between them. Her style is gentle and practical, focusing on how people attach, react, and protect themselves when they feel hurt.

Sessions are offered without judgement and with no taking of sides - the emphasis is on creating balanced space for each partner. Shirin believes change begins with one honest conversation and that progress follows from steady, collaborative work between partners and therapist.

Shirin Latif holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Attachment, Client-Centred and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Work

Shirin draws on attachment-based work to explore how early patterns of relating shape responses in adult partnerships - this approach helps couples understand triggers, rebuild trust, and improve closeness. She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and supporting each partner to find their own solutions and personal growth within the relationship. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and calm reactivity, which can reduce anxiety and help partners respond rather than react.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shirin works collaboratively with each couple to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place over video calls, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier for partners in different locations or with busy lives to access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists without losing momentum.