Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She emphasises simple, steady support and respects each person's own experience. Her way of working aims to make talks feel practical and manageable for everyday life.

With three years of professional experience and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Reihaneh blends several approaches to suit different needs. She draws on person-centred ideas to follow what matters most to the individual. She uses attachment-informed thinking to look at early relationship patterns that still affect feelings and reactions.

Cognitive-behavioural techniques are also part of her work, helping people spot and change unhelpful thinking and habits. This mix is intended to help with depression, motivation and confidence as well as with grief and recovery from abuse.

She also supports people dealing with more specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, body image, chronic pain and illness, dissociation, and difficulties around communication and commitment. Reihaneh aims to help people build small, realistic steps for change rather than promising quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian and she works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. The focus is on practical conversations that respect each person's pace and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Person-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start by following the person's priorities and building an open, respectful conversation that supports exploration and decision-making.

Attachment-informed thinking looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react certain ways in relationships and offers practical ways to try different responses over time.

Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits and replace them with more useful actions. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation or confidence.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins and make scheduling outside normal hours more achievable. Some people also find phone or video sessions useful when they need a shorter appointment or a quieter environment without the need to travel.