Selena Zafar , BACP

Selena Zafar is a United Kingdom based counsellor with three years of professional experience who supports people exploring identity, grief, relationships and a wide range of life challenges. She works from a person-centered perspective rooted in the ideas of Carl Rogers, creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the client is seen as the expert of their own life and the therapeutic relationship guides growth and insight.

Selena trained as a counsellor and is a recent MSc graduate, an experience that helps her relate to students and others navigating academic or transitional pressures. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to professional standards in the UK. Her background as a biracial woman raised in a multi-faith, multicultural family informs her understanding of cultural and identity concerns, and she has developed a practice focus that includes identity and cultural issues, bereavement, race and sports psychology.

In sessions, Selena collaborates with clients to set goals and move at a pace that suits individual needs, offering empathic listening and practical support. She provides therapy in English and accepts clients in the UK and internationally, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Client-Centered Support Delivered Online

Selena works primarily from a client-centered approach, which emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard and the belief that individuals are the best authorities on their own experience. This approach provides space to explore identity, relationships, grief, anxiety and life transitions at a pace that feels right for the client.

Her practice aims to be collaborative - the therapist and client work together to identify goals, try different ways of working and adjust the approach based on what the client finds most helpful. Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process and Selena supports clients in choosing methods that align with their needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for people with busy lives, different time zones or mobility constraints. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, adapt to changing circumstances and offer consistent support outside of traditional in-person appointments.