Behnam Abdevand

Behnam Abdevand is a counsellor who helps people manage anger and related struggles. He works with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties in relationships. He also supports those facing issues with intimacy, parenting, identity and life transitions.

He uses clear, practical conversation to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and on making day-to-day life feel more manageable. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to shape each person’s plan.

Behnam has seven years of experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers work that recognises cultural and immigration issues, multicultural concerns and the challenges LGBT people may face. He can hold therapeutic conversations in English and Persian.

In sessions Behnam pays attention to attachment and communication patterns, control issues and feelings of guilt or shame. He also supports people coping with separation, workplace pressure and family problems. The emphasis is on practical change and on building self-compassion and clearer boundaries.

People who choose him can expect a calm, respectful space to talk things through. He encourages collaboration on goals and checks in about what is helpful as therapy progresses.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and anger to build practical ways of responding rather than fighting thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches skills to change patterns that maintain distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and problem behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a supportive, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics, which can help with self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods that match those aims. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It also allows continuity if someone moves within the UK. Speak with the therapist about practical arrangements and how sessions can be scheduled to fit everyday life.