Yasmeen Desnavi

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and loss

About Yasmeen

Yasmeen Desnavi works on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and depression using practical, evidence-informed counselling methods. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years' experience in counselling roles.

Yasmeen trained with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and has worked in multinational organisations and community services. She has also supported people through cancer-related distress while working with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and through GP referral pathways.

Her style is integrative. Sessions draw on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused tools. She also uses trauma-focused methods and elements of Internal Family Systems when relevant. The focus is on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions.

Yasmeen offers counselling in English and Urdu. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental environment and works with individuals on specific issues such as communication problems, codependency, abandonment and attachment concerns. She also supports people coping with life events like bereavement, illness, caregiving pressures and changes linked to ageing.

Sessions typically involve talking through current difficulties, identifying patterns that may keep problems going, and practising new ways of responding. People are invited to set goals and review progress. Yasmeen combines structured techniques with a person-centred approach to help clarify priorities and build practical coping skills.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, helping them to feel understood and to find their own solutions; it suits people looking to process feelings and clarify what matters to them.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems; it is helpful when people want quicker, goal-orientated work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the approach can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also offer sessions that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth connections or brief workplace breaks, depending on the format agreed.

Topics Yasmeen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Yasmeen

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She supports people with anxiety, depression and related mood concerns using practical techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses an integrative approach drawing on client-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience and holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

Is she a registered counsellor and where is she based?

She is a member of the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

What are the session formats?

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

How much do sessions cost and how are they paid?

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