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Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP

Yasmeen Desnavi is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and worries about self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Yasmeen

Yasmeen Desnavi is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and worries about self-esteem. She works in English and Urdu and offers straightforward support for practical problems and emotional pain. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Yasmeen listens first, then offers tools and ways of thinking to reduce distress and manage day-to-day challenges.

Background and approach

She uses a blend of approaches that can include talking through feelings, spotting unhelpful thought patterns, and setting small, practical goals to move forward. This mix aims to give short-term relief and longer-term ways to cope with recurring problems. Yasmeen trained in psychology at bachelor level and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

She has three years of direct experience and has worked in healthcare settings supporting people affected by cancer as well as in organisational and community roles. Sessions are tailored to each person. Yasmeen works at a pace the client chooses, helping them build resilience, improve communication, and make practical changes.

Her approach is collaborative and focused on realistic steps that fit everyday life.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408860	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Yasmeen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Yasmeen names

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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and offers acceptance and empathy so they can explore feelings and make choices. It helps with low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries by encouraging clients to lead the conversation and set the pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Yasmeen may use it to help someone spot unhelpful thinking, try new coping strategies and reduce anxiety or depression symptoms through small, practical changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and short-term goals. It suits people who want tangible steps to change specific problems, such as communication issues or coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yasmeen will discuss options with each person and agree together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, while phone sessions often fit into a busy day or use less internet bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, caring responsibilities or travel.

Frequently asked

What problems does Yasmeen help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues such as caregiving strain and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and collaborative with a focus on listening, practical strategies and small steps to improve how people feel and cope day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of practice and prior roles in multinational organisations and community service, including work supporting people affected by cancer.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.

What session formats are offered?

Yasmeen conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How do payments and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.