HCPC
Dr. Pegah Houshmand , HCPC
Therapist in United Kingdom
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About Pegah
Dr. Pegah Houshmand is an HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience across the NHS and private practice. She holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - the UK regulator for health and care professionals - reflecting her training and professional standards.
Her practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person’s situation. She works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and practical goals, helping them build on strengths while addressing emotional difficulties. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction, and a range of other challenges such as ADHD, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Houshmand has particular experience supporting people with eating disorders and understands how pressures can lead to harmful coping strategies; she focuses on developing more sustainable ways of managing emotions and stress. She also brings experience working with children and young people through training with Place2Be, using creative arts and play to make therapy accessible and engaging. Sessions for parents are offered to reflect on a child’s emotional needs and to explore supportive strategies.
Known for a compassionate, non-judgmental stance, she creates a space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings, work through painful experiences, and discover practical paths to meaningful change.
Her practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person’s situation. She works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and practical goals, helping them build on strengths while addressing emotional difficulties. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction, and a range of other challenges such as ADHD, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Houshmand has particular experience supporting people with eating disorders and understands how pressures can lead to harmful coping strategies; she focuses on developing more sustainable ways of managing emotions and stress. She also brings experience working with children and young people through training with Place2Be, using creative arts and play to make therapy accessible and engaging. Sessions for parents are offered to reflect on a child’s emotional needs and to explore supportive strategies.
Known for a compassionate, non-judgmental stance, she creates a space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings, work through painful experiences, and discover practical paths to meaningful change.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dr. Pegah Houshmand
Dr. Houshmand integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - useful for anxiety, stress, and finding motivation. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, which can support work on intimacy-related issues, relationship difficulties, and attachment concerns. Additionally, her client-centered approach emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that helps individuals feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and emotional healing.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Houshmand will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her style over time as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.
Online therapy with Dr. Houshmand offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy or changing schedules and to access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work through these formats, and many people find that the convenience and accessibility of remote sessions help them engage consistently with the process.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Dr. Pegah Houshmand have?
Dr. Pegah Houshmand has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Pegah Houshmand a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, which is the UK regulator for health and care professionals.
In which languages does Dr. Pegah Houshmand provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Pegah Houshmand located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Pegah Houshmand as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Houshmand through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Pegah Houshmand work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Houshmand works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Pegah Houshmand cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Licensed
See below
Languages
English
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