- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and has worked across the NHS and private sector. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties among other concerns.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based models. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and works with people to identify what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage emotions, reduce distress and build on existing strengths.
Dr Houshmand uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based and client-centred methods. She adapts these approaches to the issues a person brings, such as grief, trauma, addiction or eating and sleeping problems.
She also has experience supporting issues linked to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns, and offers work around intimacy-related challenges, body image and codependency. Her background includes work with adults and couples, and she has training experience with children and young people through Place2Be.
Practical aims in sessions include clearer emotional awareness, steadier coping strategies and improved communication patterns when relationships are involved. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming hard-to-reach emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships. It can help people notice how feelings drive reactions and practice new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed and to act in line with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current attachments and can help people understand reactions in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods fit the client's concerns, goals and preferences and then adapt sessions accordingly. This is a collaborative process and may shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use audio-only options if bandwidth or quieter surroundings are required. Registered professionals will discuss practical arrangements and what will work best for each person.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and collaborative. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centred approaches to suit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in both the NHS and private sector, and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.