Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian is a UK-based integrative psychotherapist who combines formal training and practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her professional training and commitment to recognised standards of practice.

Her work draws on person-centered methods, attachment theory, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, adapting these evidence-informed approaches to each person’s unique situation. She has helped clients with issues including trauma and abuse, depression, motivation and confidence, and the emotional challenges that follow loss and separation. Reihaneh also offers support for related concerns such as body image, relationship difficulties, and the stress that comes with caregiving or chronic health conditions.

Reihaneh approaches therapy with the belief that people are the experts on their own stories and already possess strengths that can be mobilised for change. She aims to create a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and work toward more fulfilling ways of living. Acknowledging how hard the first step can be, she offers steady support for those beginning the therapeutic process.

Integrative approaches delivered through online therapy

Reihaneh uses person-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their feelings and identify personal strengths. This approach helps when someone needs validation, emotional support, and a clearer sense of direction. She also draws on attachment-informed work to understand how early relationships shape current patterns, which can be especially useful for addressing relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Finally, cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to build practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Reihaneh collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts tools from different approaches as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to access support from different locations. These options allow registered professionals like Reihaneh to provide consistent care while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.