Sarvin Afarinesh , BACP

Sarvin Afarinesh offers a calm and direct way to look at what is causing distress. She helps people reconnect with themselves so they can work out what they need to live more fully. Sessions aim to be warm and practical, with room for creativity and personal values.

Sarvin uses an integrative style that draws on psychodynamic, humanistic and body-oriented ideas. In practice this means talking about thoughts and feelings, noticing how the body responds, and exploring patterns in relationships. She invites creativity through drawing, writing or using simple objects when that helps people express themselves.

Her work often focuses on identity, culture and difference. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also helps with intimacy, body image, eating and sleep problems, and the challenges of major life changes.

Sarvin blends longer reflection with practical steps. Some sessions look at past patterns and early attachment; others set small goals and experiments to try between meetings. The aim is to help people see what keeps them stuck and find clearer choices.

She has eleven years of clinical experience and holds a BACP membership. Sessions are offered in English and Persian and are available online to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Practical approaches for online therapeutic work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship. It helps people feel heard, name their priorities and discover their own solutions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeated patterns and early relationships to understand current struggles and relational habits. It can be useful for issues like attachment, abandonment and long-standing relationship difficulties. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and movement as part of emotional work, which can help with trauma, anxiety and stress-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the journey and is decided together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different ways of working to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs and priorities become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls suit fuller conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, or people who prefer written communication. These options help make therapy more accessible across different time zones and schedules.