Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a direct and respectful way. She aims to make the first conversation feel manageable and understandable for someone under pressure.

She draws on person-centred ideas to put the person's own priorities first. Attachment concepts are used to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Cognitive-behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. These approaches are mixed to suit each person rather than applied the same way to everyone.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and three years of professional experience. She describes the client as the expert in their story and focuses on building on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and conversational, with room to reflect and try new ways of coping.

Reihaneh can support people dealing with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication or control problems, dissociation, and relationship endings. She also notes experience with certain personality-related difficulties and emotional regulation concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Persian and her practice is based in the United Kingdom. The profile encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and explains the practical match and booking steps that follow.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Reihaneh uses person-centred work to keep the focus on what matters most to the person, helping them set the agenda and pace. This approach supports people who want space to tell their story and name priorities.

She also draws on attachment concepts to look at how relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions. Talking about these patterns can help with anxiety, trust or recurring conflict. Cognitive-behavioural techniques are used to notice unhelpful thinking and try practical behaviour experiments to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then adapt person-centred, attachment-informed or CBT techniques to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around day-to-day life, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins where useful. It can also make sessions easier to attend when juggling health, caregiving or work commitments.