- Helps with sleep
- BACP registered
- Creative tools offered
About Zayd
Zayd Awan is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people facing sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety and life changes. He writes simply and listens closely, aiming to help clients feel steadier day to day. People exploring issues around identity, intimacy or addictive behaviour may also find his style relevant.
He describes therapy as both practical and exploratory. Sessions often include talking through current problems, spotting patterns that affect sleep, and trying small changes that can make nights easier. He may also bring creative options such as breathwork, movement, song and nature-based activities when they fit what a person wants.
Across five years of work, Zayd has supported people on topics from grief and relationship strain to questions of identity and career direction. His BACP credential is given as BACP, which denotes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, and he accepts international clients.
Practical tools are part of the work. He will suggest routines, breathing practices and behavioural adjustments to help sleep and daytime coping. At the same time he pays attention to feelings, attachment history and meaning, so clients can address deeper patterns behind poor sleep.
To begin, clients use the platform's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Costs vary with location and follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches that address sleep and wellbeing
Many of the approaches Zayd uses combine practical techniques with creative, body-oriented work. Breathwork involves guided breathing exercises to lower arousal and improve the ability to relax, which can help with falling or returning to sleep. Movement and nature-based practices bring gentle physical activity and contact with the outdoors to reduce stress and recalibrate the body clock.He also draws on talking-based, evidence-informed techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and test small changes in routine. These approaches help people understand what keeps them awake and plan realistic steps to improve sleep and daytime energy. Deciding which combination to try is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and any practical limits, then adapt sessions as understanding grows. Clients can expect a partnership where options are reviewed and adjusted to fit their needs.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life - for example to avoid travel, to have a shorter check-in between commitments, or to choose a format that suits bandwidth or camera preferences. Registered or accredited professionals offering remote work often help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and sleep routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addiction-related issues and relationship or intimacy matters.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He mixes practical steps and exploratory work, using conversation plus optional creative practices like breathwork, movement and nature-based exercises when they suit a client.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of practice experience supporting people with issues ranging from grief and anger to identity and career questions.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.