Dr. Pegah Houshmand, HCPC

Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC registered practitioner psychologist working in the United Kingdom. She has a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and over 12 years of clinical experience across the NHS and private practice. Pegah focuses on helping people who are facing difficult life moments and who want clearer ways to move forward.

Her work is practical and collaborative. She listens to what matters to each person and adapts methods to suit their needs. Sessions are aimed at reducing distress and building skills to manage stress, anxiety, mood changes and relationship strain.

Pegah uses a mix of established therapies so each plan fits the person she is working with. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, attachment-focused work and client-centred listening to help people understand patterns and try new ways of coping. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people focus on values and meaningful action.

She has experience supporting a wide range of difficulties including depression, bereavement, trauma, addictions and eating concerns. There is also a stated interest in ageing and geriatric issues and in caregiver stress and chronic health conditions. Pegah aims to help people find steadier ways of managing emotions and day-to-day challenges.

Pegah has worked with both adults and couples and has training that included work with children and young people. Her sessions aim to be non-judgemental and to highlight strengths alongside addressing problems.

How different approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to build safer ways of relating to others; it is often used for relationship and attachment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, panic or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to try, adjusting plans as progress and needs change. This collaborative process helps make sure sessions feel relevant and doable.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the focus is on practical steps that can be used between meetings to support change.