Behnam Abdevand, BACP

Behnam Abdevand is a United Kingdom-based therapist with seven years of professional experience, holding BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - as his listed credential. He works in both English and Persian and supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses attachment difficulties, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, multicultural and immigration concerns, guilt and shame, self-love, and workplace stress.

Behnam draws on several evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Imago Relationship Therapy - and adapts techniques to match each client’s needs. His practice emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore feelings and patterns openly. Sessions focus on building practical skills, clarifying values, improving communication, and fostering resilience so clients can move toward the changes they want.

Clients can expect a collaborative working relationship in which Behnam helps identify goals, experiments with strategies, and reviews progress over time. He aims to make therapy a supportive process for navigating transitions, repairing relationships, and developing greater self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most to them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate them. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems that involve avoidance or unhelpful patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and testing the thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress, then developing practical skills to shift those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem issues, and day-to-day coping.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship itself - offering empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard - so clients can explore their experience and develop self-understanding and self-compassion. It suits people seeking a supportive space to work through identity, relationship, and emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. Behnam will work with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and life context alongside what licensed professionals know about each method, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, family, and travel, and make it easier to maintain continuity between appointments. These options allow regular contact and practical continuity while tailoring the mode of communication to each client’s comfort and needs.