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Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Reihaneh

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way and aims to make the first step into therapy feel more manageable. Reihaneh speaks English and Persian and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

She uses a blend of person-centred ideas, attachment theory and cognitive-behavioural approaches. That means sessions focus on your experience, look at how relationships shape your feelings, and include practical steps to change thinking and behaviour.

Background and approach

Reihaneh treats each person as the expert on their own life and encourages people to use their own strengths. Sessions are conversational and practical. Reihaneh listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and set small goals.

She also supports people through loss and trauma with steady, paced work rather than rushing difficult material. With three years of professional experience and a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Reihaneh brings recent training and hands-on practice to her work. Her BACP credential is noted as part of her background.

People who choose to work with her often want a clear, respectful space to talk and to leave each session with small, usable steps. She offers a calm presence while helping people find ways to reduce distress and build confidence.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410906	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Reihaneh lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Reihaneh draws on person-centred work, attachment-informed thinking and cognitive-behavioural techniques. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely and reflecting your experience back so you feel understood and can find your own answers. Attachment-informed work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help when addressing trauma and relationship patterns. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small practical experiments to change moods and behaviour.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with you about your goals, what feels most helpful, and adapt methods as you go. Together you will try options and agree which tools to keep using, so therapy matches your needs and pace.

Online sessions offer flexibility and ease of access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and to keep continuity between sessions.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties and depression, plus related issues such as body image, codependency, and chronic illness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and person-centred, with attention to attachment patterns and practical changes in thinking and behaviour. Sessions aim to be calm and paced to suit the individual.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience and holds a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her profile lists BACP and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.