Behnam Abdevand, BACP

Behnam Abdevand meets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low self‑esteem. He introduces straightforward, practical steps and listens closely to what matters most. His manner is calm and patient, and sessions focus on small, manageable changes rather than sudden fixes.

Behnam uses a variety of ways to help people make progress. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting pushed around by them. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift behaviour in ways that feel achievable.

Many clients seek support for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. He also works with issues rooted in cultural adjustment and immigration, and with feelings of guilt, shame or anger. Conversations can cover communication habits, attachment patterns, and coping strategies for workplace stress.

Behnam has seven years of experience working in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers sessions in English and Persian to suit different needs.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can pick what fits their life. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions in line with availability. He aims to make the first steps clear and simple.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being pushed into unhelpful reactions. It focuses on values and small committed actions that bring life closer to what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviour, and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client‑Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, non‑judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and direction of the work.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try techniques from different approaches and adjust the plan to suit progress and needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging so people can find a format that matches their routine. Video is useful for face‑to‑face conversation and body language, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check‑in, and text messaging lets people reflect in writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and everyday life.