Zivai Mutokonyi

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Relationship issues
• Immigration concerns

About Zivai

Zivai Mutokonyi helps people work through relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, trauma and loss using a client-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 13 years of professional experience in the UK.

She focuses on clear, practical conversations about what is causing distress. Topics she addresses include intimacy and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with immigration issues, prejudice or discrimination and the aftermath of infidelity.

In sessions she listens and follows the client's concerns, bringing attention back to what matters most to the person in front of her. This approach aims to make conversations feel straightforward and directed by the client's priorities rather than imposing a fixed agenda.

Zivai draws on her years of practice to help clients identify immediate steps they can try between sessions. She can aid with thinking through career questions, life purpose and building self-love as part of everyday routine. Her work also includes grief support and helping people manage the emotional effects of trauma and abuse.

Sessions are conducted in English and Shona, and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the site matching process to find a suitable time and arrange an initial meeting.

How her client-centred approach transfers to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's concerns and following their pace. The counsellor reflects what is said, asks clarifying questions and helps the client decide which topics to prioritise. This way of working can help with relationship problems, grief, anxiety and life transitions.

The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Zivai will discuss goals and preferences with the client and adjust how sessions run based on what seems most useful. The aim is to settle on methods and practical steps that fit the client's needs rather than forcing a single technique.

Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some clients find it easier to schedule short check-ins around work, or to join a session without needing to be on camera the whole time. Confirm the available session formats when booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to keep continuity of support during life changes.

Topics Zivai lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Communication problems
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Life purpose
• Multicultural concerns
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Zivai

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety, stress and related symptoms using client-centred conversations.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on the client's priorities and uses listening and reflection in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I book sessions in Shona or English?

Sessions are offered in English and Shona.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.