Counsellor profile
Behnam Abdevand, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Behnam
Counsellor Behnam Abdevand is a BACP member with seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and depression, and with intimacy-related issues and parenting concerns. He also lists support for LGBT issues, anger and family difficulties.
Behnam uses practical talking methods. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred Therapy, EMDR and Imago Relationship Therapy. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on understanding how patterns of thought and behaviour affect day-to-day life.
His work often looks at attachment and communication problems. He also addresses control issues, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, immigration and multicultural concerns, and workplace stress. These topics are spoken about in straightforward terms and linked to actions people can test outside sessions.
Behnam offers sessions in English and Persian. He practises in the UK and his profile notes that international clients are not currently accepted. Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To start, people select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book a first session. The early meetings are used to set goals and agree how to work together.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Behnam works with methods people can use in everyday life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical tasks and experiments to change thinking and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the client's own pace, helping people find greater clarity about what matters to them. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and decide with the client which fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription. The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, avoid travel time and sometimes allow shorter check-ins by phone or video. Registered or accredited professionals often help clients test which format works best for practical reasons such as quieter surroundings, needing less bandwidth, or not being on camera.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem and depression among his main areas. He also notes work with intimacy, parenting, LGBT issues and anger.
What style of therapy does he use?
His practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centred work, EMDR and Imago Relationship Therapy. Sessions combine talking, practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has included work on attachment, communication and workplace issues.
Is he registered with a professional body and where does he work?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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