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Hi, I'm Zaf
​I have a deep belief that people are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. The journey towards healing often needs courage and perseverance. My role as your counsellor will be to help you find what you need within yourself to navigate on that journey.
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At the heart of my approach is building the safety and trust needed to be able to explore fully even the most painful thoughts and emotions. I take a non-judgmental stance in every session, and aim to bring a calm and genuine presence.
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I work with adults one-to-one, and I am trained in a number of people-centered therapeutic approaches including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I'm particularly familiar with the challenges of high-pressure workplace environments, and those faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
My Journey of Growth
For several years, I've been working as leadership coach specialising in inner work ("Who you are is how you lead"). I hold the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and a number of other coaching certifications, and have worked with hundreds of individual clients.
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I noticed that many of my clients would bring mental health challenges into their sessions. I started a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling so I'd be better able to understand how to support them. As I worked through this degree I discovered a natural affinity for helping people overcome their pain, and I could build on my previous experience working with clients.
Contact
If you're ready to take the next step, please do contact us to arrange an initial consultation!