Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP

Yasmeen Desnavi is an integrative therapeutic counsellor with a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Psychology and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With three years of clinical experience and a background that includes work in multinational organizations and community service, she blends evidence-based methods to tailor each session to the individual needs of her clients.

Fluent in English and Urdu, Yasmeen provides support in the language that helps clients feel most understood. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and issues of self-esteem and motivation. She also brings focused experience in supporting people affected by cancer, having worked with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and through Healthbox GP referrals.

Yasmeen uses a flexible, client-centered approach that draws on proven therapeutic techniques to build resilience and practical coping skills. Clients have described her as trustworthy, easy to talk to, and deeply empathetic, qualities she values in fostering growth and healing. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey and is committed to walking alongside clients with professionalism and care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Yasmeen integrates client-centered work with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional and behavioral patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and values, which is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to build momentum and clarify what changes matter most to the client, often benefiting those seeking targeted improvements.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yasmeen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time, inviting feedback and adjusting focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while maintaining the same therapeutic principles that guide in-person work.