Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works with individuals who are wrestling with motivation, confidence, and major life shifts. Her approach treats each person as the expert in their own story and focuses on their strengths.

With three years of professional experience she blends several therapeutic ways of working. She draws on person-centred ideas to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. Attachment ideas are used to look at how early and current relationships affect feelings and reactions.

Cognitive-behavioural techniques are brought in to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, test new behaviours and practise small changes between meetings. This makes therapy feel more manageable for busy lives.

Reihaneh has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. Her work has included support for issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and relationship breakdown.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian. She accepts international clients and aims to tailor the work to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Reihaneh uses a mix of person-centred work and attachment ideas alongside cognitive-behavioural techniques. Person-centred work focuses on listening without judgement and letting the client set the pace, which helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through life changes. Attachment-based ideas look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, useful for fears around abandonment or difficulty trusting others. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match the client's goals, needs and preferences. That way the work can be tailored as progress is made and priorities change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and cut travel time. It also allows people in different countries to connect with a therapist who speaks English or Persian. Speak with the therapist about how to structure sessions to suit your day-to-day routine and practical needs.