Hi! I am Zahra Diwan

My experience: 6 years supporting adults and adolescents

• Depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and overthinking
• Relationship issues, inner conflict and conflict resolution
• Trauma recovery, grief support, loss and healing
• Self-esteem, confidence and identity exploration
• Life transitions, self-awareness, emotional regulation and goal clarity

My approach

I offer personalised therapy tailored to your unique goals, rooted in person-centred psychotherapy and thoughtfully blending methods such as narrative therapy, art therapy, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and somatic (body-based) therapy.

• Trauma-informed: Safe, supportive space for trauma healing and recovery.
• Queer-affirmative: LGBTQIA+ inclusive and affirming of all identities.
• Intersectional: Integrating various experiences and identities.
• Neurodiversity-inclusive: Welcoming and adaptable for neurodivergent individuals.

 My qualifications and training

• MA Clinical Psychology – Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University
• MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health – King’s College London
• Narrative Therapy: Survivors of Abuse and Trauma – Mukta Foundation
• Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice (QACP) –  Mariwala Health Initiative

“I believe in respecting your journey, trusting your ability to find your way, and caring for you as a co-traveller and not taking over. You lead the way; I’m here to walk along with you.”

How I work: A journey we take together

I see therapy as a journey we take together. Research shows that one of the strongest predictors of success in psychotherapy regardless of the therapeutic approach is having a positive and secure relationship with your therapist. I work hard to build trust and connection with my clients, bringing curiosity, openness, and authenticity to our work. I believe it’s important to explore both our inner experiences and the external environments that shape who we are.

Mapping the landscape:
We pause to look at the map of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, helping you understand where you are and where you want to go.

Finding crossroads:
Together, we notice the moments between what happens (stimulus) and how you react (response). These are crossroads where you can choose a new direction. 

Clearing old paths, creating new trails:
We identify old routes that no longer serve you and explore new paths that foster habits and patterns aligned with who you are today.

Building self-trust for the road ahead:
My aim is to help you trust your own sense of direction, so you feel confident making choices on your journey.