Counsellor profile
Dr. Pegah Houshmand, HCPC
Dr Pegah Houshmand - Practitioner Psychologist, family and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Parent reflection sessions
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and has worked in both the NHS and the private sector. Her practice focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and parenting difficulties. Sessions are described as collaborative, and she aims to help people move toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
Dr Houshmand uses an integrative approach, drawing on several evidence-based models rather than a single method. She asks what matters most to each person and adapts her way of working to those priorities. That can mean practical tools for managing anxiety and sleep, or exploring attachment patterns that affect relationships.
She has experience with grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns including eating difficulties and ADHD. She also lists work related to intimacy, body image, caregiving strain and career pressures. The biography notes additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, aging issues and chronic illness where relevant to a person's situation.
Her background includes training and roles with children and young people through work with Place2Be, and she offers sessions for parents to reflect on a child's emotional needs. In adult sessions she uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-focused and emotionally-focused methods.
People looking for a collaborative, psychologically informed approach may find her practical style helpful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to ensure they fit your circumstances.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical actions. It helps when worry or low mood lead to avoidance, by clarifying what matters and building small, steady steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) concentrates on patterns of thought and behaviour. It offers structured strategies for managing anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and unhelpful routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people understand recurring difficulties in close relationships and develop different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods with the client and choose options together based on needs, goals and preference. That collaborative process can include mixing elements from different approaches so the plan fits the person's life and concerns.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting and work commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people living outside the UK to take part, as the biography states international clients are accepted. Practical arrangements such as session length, timing and whether camera or phone is used are agreed at booking so sessions suit everyday routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she help with?
She works with individual adults on parenting strain, blended family issues and parenting-related stress. The biography also notes support for parents reflecting on a child's emotional needs.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is collaborative and integrative. She combines practical techniques and relational exploration to suit each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience across the NHS and private sector, including work with children and young people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is HCPC registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in English or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.