Reihaneh Sabzalian

Reihaneh Sabzalian works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She explains things plainly and offers steady support for those finding daily life hard to manage.

Reihaneh trained to an MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds BACP registration. She uses a mix of person-centred ideas, attachment theory and cognitive-behavioural techniques. That means sessions focus on the person's experience, on relationships that shape feelings, and on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Reihaneh aims to create a calm space for people to talk about what matters to them. She listens for patterns and gently invites reflection so clients can build on their own strengths.

She also works with concerns such as body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, relationship communication and separation. Reihaneh pays attention to how early attachments and recent losses affect current day-to-day life.

People can expect clear goals and small, achievable steps alongside emotional support. The work is practical and person-focused, with pace set by the client. Reihaneh encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change.

How Reihaneh’s approaches work online

Reihaneh draws on person-centred work, attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioural techniques. Person-centred work focuses on hearing the person’s story and helping them notice their strengths and choices. It suits people who need a listening space to make sense of their feelings.

Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape how people feel and relate today. It helps when past losses, abandonment or relationship patterns keep repeating and causing distress.

Cognitive-behavioural techniques involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change them. These practical steps can help with anxiety, low mood and day-to-day coping skills.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which approach fits best, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as the work progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, check the platform for the session options available with this therapist before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in sessions when needed. It also lets people access help across locations, which is useful for international clients.