Therapist
Dr. Pegah Houshmand
HCPC
Experienced HCPC Practitioner Psychologist
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- Integrative approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Works with adults and couples
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist based in the United Kingdom. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and brings 12 years of experience from work in the NHS and private practice. She focuses on practical support for people facing common and complex life challenges.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on several well-established therapy approaches and tailors them to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms, find clearer direction, and build on strengths.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also works with matters such as caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, and intimacy-related concerns.
Therapy with Dr Houshmand is intended to be non-judgemental and practical. She listens, helps people make sense of their experiences, and supports them to try new ways of coping. Sessions may include talking, behavioural experiments, and exercises tailored to daily life.
Her background includes clinical posts in the NHS and private sector, and training that involved work with children and young people. She is comfortable working with adults and couples, and accepts international clients. Information about session formats should be confirmed before booking.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on several well-established therapy approaches and tailors them to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms, find clearer direction, and build on strengths.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also works with matters such as caregiving stress, chronic illness and disability, and intimacy-related concerns.
Therapy with Dr Houshmand is intended to be non-judgemental and practical. She listens, helps people make sense of their experiences, and supports them to try new ways of coping. Sessions may include talking, behavioural experiments, and exercises tailored to daily life.
Her background includes clinical posts in the NHS and private sector, and training that involved work with children and young people. She is comfortable working with adults and couples, and accepts international clients. Information about session formats should be confirmed before booking.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that move someone towards a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns with others. It helps people understand emotional responses and try new ways of relating, which can aid with relationship difficulties and attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is often part of the work itself. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods might suit best. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, save travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also allow shorter or longer appointments depending on need and make it simpler to include partners or family members when appropriate. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help find a routine that fits day-to-day commitments.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related problems such as body image or caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining talking, practical exercises and reflective work to help people try different ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience working in the NHS and private sector and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is HCPC registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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