About Behnam
Behnam Abdevand is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and problems with self‑esteem. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, anger, and concerns related to LGBT identity. He speaks English and Persian and practises in the United Kingdom.
Behnam draws on several practical approaches to help clients find what works for them. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose values‑led actions.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify and test unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. He also uses Client‑Centred Therapy to create a non‑judgemental space where clients lead the pace and focus. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable changes rather than long explanations.
Behnam will often set small, achievable goals and review progress week to week. He pays attention to attachment and communication patterns when relationship or family issues come up, and addresses guilt, shame or cultural and immigration concerns when these affect wellbeing. With seven years of experience and BACP registration, he brings steady support to the work.
The practical focus means sessions may include problem‑solving, skills practice and reflective conversation. Clients can expect a calm, respectful approach that values their goals. People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire.
That helps match needs and plan next steps before scheduling.
What Behnam works with
Everything Behnam lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Behnam is listed here; the rest shows what else Behnam works with.
- Stress, 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
Approaches Behnam lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; online sessions can focus on practical exercises and values clarification. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress, with online sessions used for thought records, behavioural experiments and homework review. Client‑Centred Therapy offers a listening, non‑judgemental space where the client sets the pace, and this tone can be maintained in remote conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and past experience and then try methods that suit the person. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adapted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Some people find shorter check‑ins work better on busy days, while others use longer sessions for deeper reflection. Talk with the therapist about session length and rhythm to match therapy to everyday commitments.
Questions people ask about Behnam
What issues does Behnam commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self‑esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and anger. He also addresses LGBT concerns, family problems and workplace or immigration related stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends practical methods with a warm, client‑led stance. Sessions focus on setting small goals, practising skills and reflecting on what is most helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom working with adults across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist matching. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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