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Reihaneh Sabzalian

Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

United Kingdom 3 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and trauma

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  • Person-centred work
  • Attachment focus
  • Cognitive-behavioural tools

About Reihaneh

BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. Reihaneh Sabzalian helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a mix of person-centred work, attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioural techniques.

Reihaneh sees clients as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to identify strengths. Sessions are conversational and practical. She breaks concerns into manageable steps and focuses on what people can try between sessions.

Her person-centred approach prioritises listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Attachment-informed ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns, especially around trust and closeness. Cognitive-behavioural techniques address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical strategies.

Reihaneh has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP. She has three years of professional practice in the UK working with adults who want to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, commitment and communication problems, dissociation, and relationship endings. Work often combines short-term practical tools with deeper exploration of personal history.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian. International clients are accepted. Before booking, people should check which session formats are currently offered.

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How her approaches translate to online sessions

Reihaneh uses person-centred work, attachment-informed ideas and cognitive-behavioural tools. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can bring whatever matters to them and be heard. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect trust and closeness; this helps when relationship patterns cause distress. Cognitive-behavioural tools identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behaviour to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's needs, goals and preferences. Some people start with practical CBT strategies and later explore attachment themes; others begin with reflective person-centred sessions and add skills-based work as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use sessions while living outside the therapist's immediate area. Registered or accredited professionals typically adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people can keep progressing between meetings.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Persian

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues and depression, plus related areas such as body image and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style combines person-centred listening with attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioural techniques to offer both exploration and practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

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

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can international clients contact her?

Yes, international clients are accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

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Reihaneh Sabzalian

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