HCPC
Dr. Pegah Houshmand, HCPC
Therapist in the UK
Pegah is a HCPC therapist in the UK.
- 12+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
See availability and next steps on BetterHelp.
About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist based in the United Kingdom, bringing 12 years of experience across both the NHS and the private sector. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, a doctoral-level qualification that reflects advanced training in psychological assessment and therapeutic practice, and she uses that training to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
Her work is integrative and tailored to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-based models to match interventions to individual goals. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, working closely with clients to identify what matters most to them and to build skills and insight that promote emotional recovery and growth. In sessions she offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and experiences while also discovering and strengthening personal resources.
Dr. Houshmand has extensive experience with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addiction, eating issues, and other concerns. She also has experience working with children and young people through training with Place2Be, using creative arts and play to help younger clients express themselves, and she provides sessions for parents to reflect on their child’s emotional needs. She accepts international clients and offers a flexible, person-centered approach to therapy.
Her work is integrative and tailored to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-based models to match interventions to individual goals. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, working closely with clients to identify what matters most to them and to build skills and insight that promote emotional recovery and growth. In sessions she offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and experiences while also discovering and strengthening personal resources.
Dr. Houshmand has extensive experience with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addiction, eating issues, and other concerns. She also has experience working with children and young people through training with Place2Be, using creative arts and play to help younger clients express themselves, and she provides sessions for parents to reflect on their child’s emotional needs. She accepts international clients and offers a flexible, person-centered approach to therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. It teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotion. This approach supports people struggling with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and attachment concerns by focusing on safety, trust, and repairing relational injuries.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Houshmand works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques from different models as appropriate and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support across time zones, and continue work between sessions in ways that suit individual circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Dr. Pegah Houshmand have?
Dr. Pegah Houshmand has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Is Dr. Pegah Houshmand a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, which is the UK regulator for practitioner psychologists.
In which languages does Dr. Pegah Houshmand provide therapy?
Dr. Houshmand provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Pegah Houshmand located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Pegah Houshmand as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Houshmand through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Pegah Houshmand work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Houshmand works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Pegah Houshmand cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English