Reihaneh Sabzalian , BACP

Reihaneh Sabzalian draws on three years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She welcomes people who are looking for practical support and clearer ways to cope. Reihaneh communicates in English and Persian and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Her approach blends person-centred listening with ideas from attachment theory and cognitive behavioural work. In sessions she focuses on building a trusting space where people can talk about what matters. Conversations centre on understanding patterns, naming difficult feelings, and trying small changes between appointments.

Reihaneh uses straightforward techniques to reduce distress and to increase day-to-day functioning. That can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practising new ways of relating to others, and noticing how past hurt affects current choices. She keeps explanations simple and uses practical exercises that fit into a busy life.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful tone and a pace set by their needs. Reihaneh sees therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients recognise their own strengths. Her BACP credential is listed as BACP and indicates registration with that body.

She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different schedules. If someone prefers Persian for therapy, she can hold sessions in that language. Reihaneh supports people working through relationship ruptures, grief, health-related stress and long-term patterns of low confidence.

How her approaches fit online therapy

Reihaneh combines person-centred conversation, attachment-informed ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques in her online work. Person-centred therapy emphasises being heard and understood; it helps people explore what matters in a non-judgemental way. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and can help with fears about abandonment or trust. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises to change mood and behaviour.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. She will work collaboratively to decide which approaches suit a person's goals and day-to-day life. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let a therapist see facial expression and tone, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, written reflection or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options help fit therapy into work, family life and varied routines while keeping the focus on steady, workable change.