- Thoughts and habits
- Collaborative approach
- HCPC registered
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist based in the United Kingdom. She has spent over 12 years working across the NHS and private sector. Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression and everyday thinking patterns that get in the way of life.
She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and draws on multiple approaches to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on what matters to the individual. Pegah aims to help people find clearer ways of coping and to build on their existing strengths.
Pegah offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult experiences and practice new habits around thoughts and behaviour. She often works on issues such as relationship strain, addiction, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, plus eating and sleeping difficulties.
Her background includes work with adults and couples, and she has training experience supporting children and young people through Place2Be. She also offers sessions for parents to reflect on their child’s emotional needs and explore supportive strategies.
In sessions Pegah uses well-known methods like cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance-based work, together with attachment-focused and emotion-focused ideas. She aims to help people develop more sustainable ways of managing emotions, stress and everyday habits.
She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and draws on multiple approaches to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on what matters to the individual. Pegah aims to help people find clearer ways of coping and to build on their existing strengths.
Pegah offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult experiences and practice new habits around thoughts and behaviour. She often works on issues such as relationship strain, addiction, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, plus eating and sleeping difficulties.
Her background includes work with adults and couples, and she has training experience supporting children and young people through Place2Be. She also offers sessions for parents to reflect on their child’s emotional needs and explore supportive strategies.
In sessions Pegah uses well-known methods like cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance-based work, together with attachment-focused and emotion-focused ideas. She aims to help people develop more sustainable ways of managing emotions, stress and everyday habits.
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
HCPC · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and for changing everyday habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like panic, low mood or sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, relationship strain and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. This makes sessions a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and can be helpful when lower bandwidth or a phone call is preferable to video. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online work to focus on practical skill-building, processing difficult experiences and changing everyday habits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, alongside issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits while drawing on several evidence-based approaches to suit the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 12 years of professional experience working in both the NHS and private sector.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is HCPC registered and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.