Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a UK-licensed integrative psychotherapist who combines training and practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Holding an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings postgraduate academic training together with three years of professional practice to offer a thoughtful, person-centered approach. She is also affiliated with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom.

Her practice draws on person-centered principles that place the client’s own experience at the centre of the work, attachment-informed ideas that explore how early relationships shape current patterns, and cognitive-behavioural techniques that address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. This blend allows her to adapt to each client’s needs, whether the focus is on managing anxiety, processing traumatic experiences, coping with loss, rebuilding confidence, or navigating depression.

Reihaneh works in English and Persian and accepts international clients, offering flexible ways to engage through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She frames the therapeutic journey as a collaborative process, recognising that clients bring strengths and expertise about their own lives and that taking the first step toward change is an important and courageous move.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Reihaneh uses a combination of person-centered, attachment-informed, and cognitive-behavioural ideas to support clients in remote sessions. Person-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients explore their own goals and values - it can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and motivation. Attachment-informed therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current emotions and behaviour, which can be useful when addressing issues like abandonment, relationship difficulties, or persistent patterns of anxiety. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood, offering practical tools for symptom management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Reihaneh collaborates with each person to clarify goals, test what feels most helpful, and adapt methods to match their needs and preferences, so the work evolves in partnership rather than being fixed from the start.

Online therapy with Reihaneh is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it possible to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or geographical distance. These options provide flexibility in how and when people engage with therapy, while still allowing registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, evidence-informed care.