About Behnam
Behnam Abdevand offers straightforward support for people feeling stressed, anxious or stuck in relationships. He helps those worried about low self-esteem, depression, intimate issues and parenting strain. He works in English and Persian and is based in the United Kingdom.
Behnam uses clear, practical conversations to help people make small changes that add up. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and client-centred methods to create a calm, respectful space.
How Behnam works
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Imago relationship ideas when these fit a person's needs. Sessions usually focus on what is happening now and what a person wants to do differently. Behnam pays attention to communication patterns, attachment concerns and workplace stress.
He can also help with issues tied to immigration, multicultural identity, guilt or shame. People meet him online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. He has seven years of experience working with a range of concerns and draws on that background to tailor each session.
He aims to make therapy practical and manageable for busy lives. Behnam is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He does not take international clients and runs sessions from within the United Kingdom.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit their needs. Work in therapy is collaborative and paced to what a person can manage. Behnam focuses on helping people notice patterns, try new ways of relating and build clearer steps toward their goals.
Behnam lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Behnam works with
The areas below are the ones Behnam selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Persian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can access online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change patterns that cause distress. It works well for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress. Client-Centred Therapy gives space for a person to speak without judgement while the therapist listens closely and reflects what they hear; this can help people feel understood and find their own solutions.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels right, try methods that suit the person's goals and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps match methods to each person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, phone is good when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility so people can keep therapy going around work, family or other commitments.
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