Zahava Smith

Zahava Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and anger. She explains therapy in plain terms and works to create a respectful, compassionate space. Zahava encourages people to set the pace for sessions and aims to support them in taking steps forward.

With six years of professional experience Zahava adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. She uses a client-centred approach, which means the person at the centre shapes the goals and direction of their work together. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope, clearer communication, and rebuilding strength after difficult events.

Zahava supports people through parenting pressures, career worries and life changes. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, body image, codependency and feelings of isolation. When problems involve conflict, betrayal or separation she helps people sort practical next steps and manage strong emotions.

Her style is calm and attentive, with an emphasis on listening first and offering options after that. She aims to empower each person to notice what helps and to build tools they can use day to day. Zahava welcomes international clients and offers work in English.

To begin, Zahava asks people to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Appointments are then scheduled according to the therapist's availability and the subscription terms in place.

How client-centred work fits with online counselling

Zahava practises client-centred therapy, which places the person's experience at the heart of each session. That approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the topics the person brings up. It can help with issues like anxiety, anger and relationship conflict by enabling people to find their own solutions with supportive guidance.

Client-centred work often pairs well with practical short-term goals, for example learning to manage intense feelings, improving communication, or coping with loss. In practice Zahava helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build everyday strategies that reduce stress and increase clarity.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Zahava will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working together. This collaborative decision helps shape the session structure and the kinds of exercises or conversations that follow.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, avoid travel, and have shorter check-ins when time is tight. It also allows work across time zones for people who live abroad, and can be as direct as regular weekly meetings or flexible check-ins, depending on what the therapist and client agree.