Zee Virani

Zee Virani is a highly experienced, humanistic BACP registered couples therapist who offers a warm, non-judgemental space for both partners to feel heard and understood.

She works humanistically, focusing on the relationship as a whole and tailoring sessions to each couple’s needs.

With over 30 years’ experience across family services, schools, and healthcare, she brings a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, communication patterns and supporting partners through conflict and life transitions.

Zee also incorporates creative techniques where helpful and can offer sessions in English, several Indian languages, and some French.

I provide a warm, soft, and non-judgemental space where you and your partner can feel safe to be yourselves. As a humanistic counsellor and qualified couples therapist, I work with the relationship as a whole, rather than focusing only on the surface problems. My approach is bespoke, meaning I tailor our sessions to your specific needs to ensure you both feel heard, understood, and able to make sense of your shared experiences.

Working humanistically means meeting you exactly where you are and respecting your inner process. I aim to support you in living and relating in a way that feels more authentic and true to yourselves. Whether you are navigating communication difficulties, intimacy issues, or complex transitions, I offer a listening ear and thoughtful support shaped around your unique partnership.

In our work together, I can incorporate creative and experiential methods such as stone and sand work, Russian Doll work, and Gestalt techniques where helpful. I am also able to offer sessions in English, several Indian languages, and some French, ensuring that you can express yourselves in the way that feels most natural to you.

Before qualifying as a psychotherapist and couples therapist, I gained over thirty years of experience working with individuals and families in various settings. My background includes youth and community services, school counselling, and senior family co-ordination roles. These positions allowed me to develop a profound understanding of family breakdown and the complexities of domestic dynamics.

I have also worked within acute hospital discharge teams, supporting people through significant life stresses and recovery. This has provided me with extensive experience in helping individuals affected by trauma and abuse. My current clinical work is further supported by my volunteer service with specialists in sexual assault recovery and my role in delivering community workshops on anxiety and loneliness.

“When we first came to counselling, we were in one of the hardest places our relationship had ever been. We didn't know what the future held, but from our very first session, our therapist created a space where we both felt safe, heard and never judged. She has an incredible way of asking questions that encourage real reflection, helping us understand not only each other but ourselves as well. Even when the conversations have been painful, we've always left feeling supported, hopeful and with a better understanding of how to communicate. She has shown genuine compassion, patience and kindness throughout our journey, while gently challenging us when we needed it. Her warmth and professionalism have helped us have conversations we never thought we'd be able to have. We're still on our journey, but we've already made progress that didn't seem possible when we first walked through her door. We will always be grateful for the guidance, encouragement and belief she's shown in us. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and creates a safe, supportive environment to help you navigate even the most difficult times, we couldn't recommend her more highly. Thank you for helping us find hope again.”