I am a fully accredited Counselling Psychologist offering therapy sessions in London and online. My expertise covers a range of topics such as anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. Your mental health matters and your therapeutic journey could start here, today.
Dr Avesta Panahi is a HCPC, accredited therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals to navigate life's challenges. She specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, migration issues and life stages. As a former Afghan refugee, she has a keen interest in working with those of global majority backgrounds (Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.). Dr Avesta currently works with Amna (Refugee charity) & NHS in the UK.
Dr Avesta offers a variety of evidence-based counseling services including cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema focused therapy, psychodynamic. She also offers specialized services for children and adolescents - including play therapy. Avesta provides ad-hoc therapy services for organisations working with the Afghan community & can provide consultations on request.
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In person sessions take place at carefully selected peaceful rooms in London’. See below for insight into your therapy journey….
Dr Avesta's approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgement. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, and where they can develop the skills and tools they need to thrive. Her integrative use of therapeutic approaches allows for each client to receive a catered approach which matches their psychological needs and goals. She holds a special interest in using schema approach, narrative approaches (such as Tree of Life) and helping her clients to build a life in which they can flourish in.