Counsellor profile
Reihaneh Sabzalian, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Attachment focus
- Cognitive behavioural ideas
About Reihaneh
Counsellor Reihaneh Sabzalian is a BACP member with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and depression. She also supports people facing abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and relationship concerns like communication or commitment issues.
Reihaneh uses a mix of person-centred, attachment-focused and cognitive behavioural ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that help people understand patterns and try different ways of responding. She frames the person as the expert in their own life and helps them spot strengths they can use.
In practice she listens for the stories that keep problems repeating. Then she works with clients to test small changes and notice effects. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, and at how early relationships still shape reactions now.
Therapy often covers coping with grief, managing anxiety day to day, and rebuilding after abuse or difficult separations. Reihaneh also supports people dealing with chronic health issues, codependency and dissociation by slowing things down and breaking problems into manageable steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and Persian. She takes a straightforward approach in sessions, with clear conversation and practical tasks when needed. If you want to know how to start, follow the site's booking steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Reihaneh draws on person-centred work, attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural concepts. Person-centred work focuses on listening and helping people talk through what matters most. It suits people who need time to sort thoughts and feel heard.Attachment-focused work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when someone notices repeat problems in close relationships or strong fear of abandonment. Cognitive behavioural ideas break down thoughts and actions into steps and test small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reihaneh will explore what you need and try methods that fit your goals. She treats this as a collaborative process and checks in about what is and is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before you book. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, depending on the formats offered by the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and depression. Additional areas include body image, attachment difficulties and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines person-centred listening with attachment ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions emphasise practical conversation and small tests of new behaviour.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.