Mahin Hamidi , BACP

Mahin Hamidi is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has practised for five years in the United Kingdom and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her focus includes trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem and ADHD concerns.

Mahin uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapy styles. She aims to help people understand how life experiences and context shape feelings and behaviour. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in listening, reflection and practical steps that can be used between meetings.

She often supports clients dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, dissociation and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. Mahin also works with body image and eating-related struggles, communication problems, codependency and challenges around intimacy. Her approach recognises overlapping issues and co-morbidity rather than treating concerns in isolation.

In session she encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to use those as a base for change. Conversations move at a practical pace and aim to make some immediate sense of what is happening now. Over time she helps people build skills for coping with life changes and reducing emotional overwhelm.

Mahin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance or uncertainty get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection styles and helps people work through patterns that affect intimacy and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses to match what is helpful.

Online therapy with Mahin is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video works well for in-depth conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when video is difficult, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins and written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school and family commitments while keeping a steady continuity of care.