- Integrative approach
- Practical steps
- Non-judgemental care
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC practitioner psychologist working in the United Kingdom. She has 12 years of clinical experience across the NHS and private sector and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Her work focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and a wide range of life challenges.
Dr Houshmand uses an integrative style and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs. She aims for practical, collaborative work that helps people manage difficult feelings and make changes that matter to them. Sessions emphasise listening, building strengths, and clear steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes many years supporting people with trauma, addiction, eating concerns, relationship strain and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also has experience with issues linked to identity, intimacy, sleep and career stress. This range means she can draw on several approaches when a particular problem needs a different method.
Dr Houshmand has experience from work with children and young people through placement training with a children’s mental health charity. That training included creative and play-based techniques used with younger clients, alongside work with parents to think through their child’s emotional needs.
People who choose her can expect a kind, non-judgemental atmosphere and a focus on practical ways to cope with daily life. She aims to help clients notice what’s working, try new strategies, and move toward more meaningful, manageable routines.
Dr Houshmand uses an integrative style and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs. She aims for practical, collaborative work that helps people manage difficult feelings and make changes that matter to them. Sessions emphasise listening, building strengths, and clear steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes many years supporting people with trauma, addiction, eating concerns, relationship strain and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also has experience with issues linked to identity, intimacy, sleep and career stress. This range means she can draw on several approaches when a particular problem needs a different method.
Dr Houshmand has experience from work with children and young people through placement training with a children’s mental health charity. That training included creative and play-based techniques used with younger clients, alongside work with parents to think through their child’s emotional needs.
People who choose her can expect a kind, non-judgemental atmosphere and a focus on practical ways to cope with daily life. She aims to help clients notice what’s working, try new strategies, and move toward more meaningful, manageable routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
HCPC · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and difficulty with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it can help with depression, panic and compulsive behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, relationship strain and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods together. That collaborative process means plans can change as the client learns what helps most.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make shorter check-ins simpler and allow people to keep continuity when life is unpredictable. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online and other session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, among many other concerns such as addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set goals with the client, and suggests exercises or strategies to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience across the NHS and the private sector, and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.