Robert Karami, BACP

Robert Karami is an Iranian psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience and a BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He brings a culturally informed perspective shaped by growing up between different traditions, and that background informs his sensitive, respectful approach to therapeutic work.

Robert focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life transitions. He also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and workplace difficulties. His practice aims to support both immediate coping and longer term healing, tailoring interventions to each person’s particular circumstances.

In sessions, Robert emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening, creating space for people to explore their feelings and goals at their own pace. He draws on evidence-informed approaches to help clients clarify values, reduce distressing symptoms, and build practical skills for daily life. He offers therapy in English and Persian and works collaboratively with each person to shape a plan that reflects their needs and preferences.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and Robert approaches that step as a partnership. He aims to provide steady support as clients work toward greater resilience, improved mood, and a clearer sense of direction.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Personal Change

Robert integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space for exploration and self-directed growth - it suits those seeking understanding and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for depression, panic, and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Robert works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques over time, combining insights from different approaches to match what helps the individual most.

Online therapy with Robert is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions during busy periods or life changes and allow people to access support from the setting that feels most convenient to them.