- Collaborative approach
- Practical strategies
- Sleep and rest
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC registered practitioner psychologist based in the United Kingdom. She has 12 years of experience across the NHS and private sector and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Her work centres on helping people make practical changes that matter in day-to-day life.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and focused on the goals the client wants to reach. Pegah prioritises a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and begin to address difficult feelings.
Therapy with her often combines talking, practical strategies and attention to strengths. She aims to help clients manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties while developing healthier coping habits. Sleep and resting patterns are included among the issues she works with when they affect wellbeing.
Pegah has worked with people facing trauma, bereavement, addictions, eating difficulties and compulsive behaviours. She also supports those dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue and the stresses of caregiving. Her background includes work with children and young people using creative and play-based approaches during training with Place2Be.
When parents come for help she offers sessions to support reflection on a child’s emotional needs and practical ideas to try at home. Overall, her practice focuses on steady, sustainable change and on rebuilding day-to-day routines that support better mental health.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that reflect their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape emotional patterns and can help with relationship difficulties and intimacy-related issues. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering a supportive space to talk things through and build self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods best fit a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than using a single fixed model. That collaborative process includes checking in and adapting the plan over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay consistent with appointments and practise strategies between sessions, making therapy easier to weave into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns and many other challenges listed in her profile including sleep and eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and collaborative, combining talking with practical strategies and attention to strengths to help people meet their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the NHS and private sector and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are services provided in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.