- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and IFS methods
About Yasmeen
Yasmeen Desnavi is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image concerns and issues linked to adoption and foster care.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can change how someone copes. Yasmeen combines client-centred listening with structured approaches to spot patterns and try new responses.
In her practice she draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. Solution-focused techniques are used to set concrete, short-term goals and track small gains. Trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems are offered when past events or internal parts are relevant to the problem.
She has worked in multinational organisations and community services and has experience supporting people affected by cancer through roles with Macmillan Cancer Support and Healthbox GP referrals. That background informs practical support for caregivers, people facing serious illness, and those managing ongoing stress.
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu. Yasmeen asks people to describe their current concerns and goals so she can suggest the best way to proceed. She uses evidence-based methods and plain language to help people take manageable steps forward.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Yasmeen uses client-centred counselling to listen and help people clarify what matters to them. This approach focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create straightforward, honest conversations about feelings and behaviour.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes to how they think or respond. Solution-focused work is used to set brief, concrete goals and notice small steps of progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Yasmeen discusses options with each person and chooses methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. That makes sessions collaborative and practical rather than purely theoretical.
Please check the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, avoid travel, and choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work in ways that suit everyday life, and Yasmeen will help pick a format that fits the client’s routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment and body image.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She combines client-centred listening with CBT and trauma-focused techniques to look at thoughts and past events that keep those feelings alive.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' counselling experience and has worked in multinational organisations and community services, including roles supporting people affected by cancer.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.
Does she accept international clients?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.