- Integrative counselling
- Parent and adult support
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist working in the United Kingdom. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and brings 12 years of experience from roles in the NHS and private sector. Her work focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and a wide range of other concerns.
Dr Houshmand uses an integrative approach that draws on several evidence-based models. She aims to match methods to each person’s needs and goals rather than using a single fixed style. Sessions are collaborative, with space to talk through painful experiences as well as to notice strengths and resources.
Her experience covers depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating concerns and panic-related difficulties. She also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas and is familiar with issues around attachment and abandonment.
She has worked with children and young people during training with Place2Be, using creative arts and play when that fits. She also offers work with parents to reflect on a child’s emotional needs and parenting strategies.
People describe the practical side of her work as helping build healthier ways to manage emotions, cope with life changes and improve relationships. The emphasis is on finding approaches that feel useful in day-to-day life rather than on jargon or labels.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn small, practical steps to act in line with those values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings. It can help with attachment issues, abandonment and relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy offers a non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and focus of work, which helps build trust and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods seem most helpful for the goals you bring. That decision will be reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can change if needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or to meet when geographic distance would otherwise stop face-to-face meetings. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. A short questionnaire and scheduling step are used to match needs and plan sessions that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr Houshmand help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and addictions, along with many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is integrative and collaborative, drawing on different evidence-based models to fit each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience in both the NHS and private sector, including work with adults, couples and with children during training.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is HCPC registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile details provided.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.