Zahrasadat Saba, BACP

Zahrasadat Saba is a BACP-registered counsellor based in London with five years of experience in the mental health field. She works from a client-centred perspective, following each person’s lead and responding to what they bring into the room. Zahrasadat has supported adults of different ages and backgrounds with a wide range of concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, grief, trauma, and self-harm, as well as relationship, intimacy, and addiction-related issues.

She offers both short-term and long-term counselling depending on each person’s goals, and also provides Single Session Therapy for people seeking focused, time-limited support. Her practice blends practical and creative techniques drawn from client-centred therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help clients explore their authentic selves, build coping strategies, and navigate life changes. Zahrasadat aims to create a non-judgemental space that encourages growth, self-awareness, and empowerment.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian to accommodate a range of cultural backgrounds. As a practitioner registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Zahrasadat follows recognised professional standards while working collaboratively with clients to address their individual needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centred therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and priorities, offering an empathic environment where people are invited to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Mindfulness therapy introduces simple, present-moment practices and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping after trauma.

Solution-focused therapy emphasises practical steps and clear goals, concentrating on strengths and small changes that move a person toward the outcomes they want, often suited to short-term or goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Zahrasadat works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her style as the work unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counselling around work, family, and other commitments. These options support ongoing access to therapists and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for them.