Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP
Reihaneh Sabzalian helps people concerned about stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression.
About Reihaneh
Reihaneh Sabzalian helps people concerned about stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. She writes simply and directly, so conversations stick to what matters. Reihaneh aims to create a calm space where people can say what is hard and work out practical next steps.
She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Reihaneh combines person-centred listening with ideas from attachment theory and cognitive-behavioural work. That means she pays attention to how relationships shape feelings, listens closely, and helps people try different ways of thinking and acting.
Background and approach
Reihaneh has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds BACP registration. She has three years of professional experience supporting people through loss, low mood, and difficult events. Her background means she is used to helping people make small changes that build over time.
Sessions focus on the person's current worries and practical steps they can take between meetings. Reihaneh encourages finding strengths already present in everyday life and building on them. She aims for therapy that feels collaborative and realistic.
She offers sessions in English and Persian and works with people both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Reihaneh supports a range of concerns such as body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, dissociation, and recovery after separation. Starting therapy with her involves a short matching process and scheduling a time that suits the person.
She supports people who want steady progress and clear, manageable goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410906 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Reihaneh works with
Everything Reihaneh lists, 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
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk through what feels most helpful and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when body language matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer to write, want ongoing notes between sessions, or need support that fits around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel schedules.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues and depression. Additional areas include body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness, relationship problems and separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions mix close listening with practical steps and gentle reflection.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional experience helping people with low mood, loss and difficult life events. That background guides how she helps set small, achievable goals.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted, so people can connect from other countries when scheduling allows.
How are sessions delivered and how do they cost?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you schedule sessions according to her availability.
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