Behnam Abdevand

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• ACT CBT EMDR

About Behnam

Behnam Abdevand helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress and anger using conversational, goal-focused counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of experience in the United Kingdom.

In sessions he uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with additional work using EMDR and Imago relationship ideas when they suit a person’s goals. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, practise new ways of relating, and build small, manageable changes into everyday life.

Behnam offers a calm, collaborative way of working where practical steps and reflection are combined. He will usually agree clear goals and try techniques in session that can be used between meetings. This includes exercises to manage stress, improve communication, and change thinking habits that worsen mood or anxiety.

He has worked with people facing immigration and multicultural concerns, guilt and shame, attachment and control issues, divorce and separation, and workplace problems. He also supports those dealing with grief around family breakdown and difficulties with parenting.

Sessions are conducted in English and Persian. Before the first appointment he asks people to outline their main concerns so he can suggest an initial plan and set clear aims for early sessions.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify what matters to them and practise actions that bring life closer to those values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and feel understood; it suits people who want a supportive, exploratory space. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help anxiety, depression and workplace stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss the options with each person and agree a plan based on their goals and preferences, and adjust the methods as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tested and reviewed together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Working remotely also makes it simpler to see a counsellor when living in a different part of the country, but the exact ways he meets clients should be checked when arranging the first appointment.

Topics Behnam lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Behnam

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety and stress using practical techniques from CBT and ACT.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with EMDR and Imago ideas when they fit the goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with any professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Persian?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

What session formats does he provide?

Please confirm current session options before booking as session formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.