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Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Yasmeen Desnavi helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship difficulties. She is a BACP counsellor who speaks English and Urdu. Her short, practical sessions aim to make emotional problems easier to manage.

Yasmeen draws on several well-known approaches and adapts them to each person. Sessions are conversational and paced to match what the client needs. She uses clear strategies to reduce anxious thinking and to build everyday coping skills.

Background and approach

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and three years working in community services and multinational organisations. That experience included supporting people affected by cancer through roles at Manchester Royal Infirmary and with Healthbox GP referrals. Those roles familiarised her with grief, caregiving strain and health-related emotional challenges.

In practice she focuses on simple, achievable goals. That can mean short-term problem solving, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or working with painful memories to ease their impact. The therapist encourages practical steps people can try between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Yasmeen aims to create an open, non-judgemental space so people feel heard and can talk through what matters to them. She tailors her approach to each person's situation and checks in about what works.

The emphasis is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

How Yasmeen’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgement. It helps people feel heard and can reduce isolation when dealing with stress or grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options together and try methods that match the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation across distances. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, notes between sessions or a lower-intensity way to keep in touch. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving or travel while still using the same therapeutic approaches.
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem and grief. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, attachment and adoption-related issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on practical strategies. Sessions combine listening with clear techniques to manage thoughts, feelings and everyday problems.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and has three years of experience working in community services and multinational organisations. Her roles included supporting people affected by cancer at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu. International clients can also take part.
What session formats are offered?
People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or longer conversations.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Urdu

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