Dr. Pegah Houshmand, HCPC
Integrative psychologist focused on life transitions
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- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship work
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist working in the United Kingdom. She brings 12 years of professional experience from both NHS and private settings and aims to help people navigate difficult life moments and move towards change.
Her work is integrative. She draws on different psychological methods to suit each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what matters most to the individual.
Clients are offered a compassionate, non-judgemental space to talk through thoughts and feelings. Therapy covers painful memories and present-day struggles, and also looks to build on a person's strengths and resources.
She has a particular interest in eating difficulties and in how pressures can lead to unhealthy coping. Her clinical experience includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and a range of stress-related concerns.
Dr Houshmand also uses approaches that address relationships and attachment, helping people improve connection and emotional expression. She supports people working through life transitions and complex emotional patterns such as codependency, addiction, and persistent low mood.
Her practice is aimed at practical change over time, helping people develop healthier ways to manage emotions, improve sleep and appetite, and cope with career or caregiving strain. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the service process.
Her work is integrative. She draws on different psychological methods to suit each person’s needs and goals. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what matters most to the individual.
Clients are offered a compassionate, non-judgemental space to talk through thoughts and feelings. Therapy covers painful memories and present-day struggles, and also looks to build on a person's strengths and resources.
She has a particular interest in eating difficulties and in how pressures can lead to unhealthy coping. Her clinical experience includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and a range of stress-related concerns.
Dr Houshmand also uses approaches that address relationships and attachment, helping people improve connection and emotional expression. She supports people working through life transitions and complex emotional patterns such as codependency, addiction, and persistent low mood.
Her practice is aimed at practical change over time, helping people develop healthier ways to manage emotions, improve sleep and appetite, and cope with career or caregiving strain. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the service process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people work on connection and trust issues in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's own perspective, offering empathic listening and non-judgemental support to help people find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods feel most helpful. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, enabling shorter check-ins during a break, or allowing sessions when relocating or travelling. It can also offer continuity of care when schedules change, while the therapist and client remain focused on practical steps and emotional change.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and integrative, combining approaches to match each person's needs while focusing on practical steps and emotional understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in both NHS and private settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is HCPC registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.