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Dr. Pegah Houshmand, HCPC

12 years in practice

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Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist who has worked in the NHS and personal sector for over a decade.

License and registration

HCPC
PYL045646 · expires May 2027
Years in practice
12
Languages
English

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About Pegah

Dr. Pegah Houshmand is a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist who has worked in the NHS and personal sector for over a decade. She holds a doctorate in counselling psychology and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes.

Her approach is collaborative and practical, aimed at helping people feel more able to cope day to day. She uses a mix of psychological methods to suit each person’s needs. Sessions typically involve talking through what matters most to the client and trying out new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

The work can include exploring loss, grief, trauma, relationship strain, mood problems and addictive behaviours. Pegah offers a non-judgemental space where people can be heard and start to build resilience. She pays attention to strengths as well as difficulties, and helps people find small, realistic steps to improve wellbeing.

Practical tools for sleeping, eating and managing stress are part of the work when needed. Her background includes clinical roles across adult services and the personal sector, with training that included supporting young people using creative and play-based methods. That experience informs a flexible, age-aware style when suitable.

She has particular interest in eating difficulties and the emotional pressures that can fuel unhelpful coping. Sessions can include short-term focused work or longer, exploratory therapy depending on the person. Dr Houshmand aims to tailor each plan to a person’s goals and day-to-day life, helping them find sustainable ways to manage symptoms and rebuild a sense of control.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Pegah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Pegah names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still move towards what matters to them. It focuses on values, small action steps and learning practical ways to reduce avoidance, useful for anxiety, depression and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses structured exercises and simple experiments to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with panic, low mood, sleep problems and addictive behaviours.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in close relationships and can help people understand attachment needs and improve emotional communication where relationships are causing distress.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and may blend approaches as needs change. This shared planning helps keep therapy relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for deeper conversations and working with emotions, phone sessions can fit a busy day or use less data, and messaging or live chat offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility so people can choose what works with their routine and communication style.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship strain, addictions and challenges with self-esteem or sleep.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining talking, skills practice and reflection to help people try new ways of coping in daily life.

What relevant experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of professional experience in the NHS and personal sector and completed a doctorate in counselling psychology.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is HCPC registered and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions available in and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

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