Dr. Zoleikha Gholizadeh, NCPS

Dr. Zoleikha Gholizadeh is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience and the NCPS credential. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings.

Her work is straightforward and grounded in practical support. Sessions usually involve talking through what is most pressing, identifying patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes that can make everyday life easier. She pays attention to how mental health and life events such as illness, fertility challenges or cultural differences affect day-to-day functioning.

Dr Gholizadeh also addresses concerns such as obsessive or compulsive behaviours, panic attacks, phobias and post-traumatic stress. She helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by guilt or shame, or who struggle with impulsivity and control issues. Jealousy and relationship-related distress are listed among areas she supports.

She speaks English, Azerbaijani and Persian, which can help when language or cultural background is an important part of the conversation. International clients may be accepted, and practical arrangements are confirmed when booking.

Her approach is collaborative and encouraging. People who want clear, practical steps and a supportive listener tend to find this helpful. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

How evidence-based approaches guide remote sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to change the way people respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new ways of seeing situations; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. A second approach teaches grounding and coping skills to manage strong emotions and rebound from traumatic memories, which can help with trauma, panic and post-traumatic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these details need to be agreed in advance. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins when that suits you. It can also support people who need flexible scheduling or who prefer not to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will best support your aims when you get started.