Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP

Yasmeen Desnavi helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain and grief. She offers calm, straightforward counselling in English and Urdu. Yasmeen aims to make sessions easy to follow and focused on practical next steps.

She trained in psychology and holds BACP accreditation, and has three years of professional experience. Her background includes roles supporting people connected to cancer care and working in community settings. Those experiences shaped a gentle, practical way of working.

In sessions she listens without judgement and asks clear questions to identify what matters most to the person. Yasmeen blends talking therapy with goal-focused techniques so people leave with actions they can try between meetings. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes rather than long explanations.

She uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural tools, solution-focused steps and trauma-aware methods. Internal Family Systems ideas may be brought in when helpful to understand different parts of someone’s experience. The choice of approach depends on the person’s needs and preferences.

Yasmeen works with people dealing with specific issues such as abandonment or attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and commitment difficulties. She also offers support around adoption and foster care matters and challenges linked to ageing. Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and increase coping skills.

Sessions are offered online in multiple formats to fit different routines. The process begins with a short questionnaire to match needs and move to scheduling that suits the individual.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Yasmeen commonly draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on active listening and building a trusting connection so people can speak openly and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She may also use solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and decide what to try between sessions. These approaches are practical and work well in shorter online meetings because they focus on clear next steps and measurable change.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, test what feels helpful and adjust the approach as therapy progresses. This means the work is shaped around the person’s goals and preferences rather than a fixed method.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different days and routines. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone calls suit those with lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can fit short check-ins or work around busy schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity and to try therapy without long travel times.