Yasmeen Desnavi , BACP

Yasmeen Desnavi is an integrative therapeutic counsellor and a member of the BACP, combining formal training with practical experience to support people through difficult life moments. She holds a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Psychology and brings three years of professional practice across multinational organisations and community services to her work. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with a personalised focus so that each session responds to the client's specific concerns and goals.

Fluent in English and Urdu, she offers therapy in the language that helps clients feel most understood. Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety management, support for depression, relationship and family issues, grief and loss counselling, and work on motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also has notable experience in cancer support through roles with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Healthbox GP referrals, where she worked with patients and their families to address emotional challenges related to illness.

Yasmeen places importance on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can explore feelings and behaviours with empathy and professionalism. Clients have described her as trustworthy, easy to talk to, and deeply empathetic. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, using well-supported methods to help clients build resilience and make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Yasmeen

Yasmeen uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own perspective guides the work. This approach helps people exploring self-esteem, relationships, grief, and personal values by focusing on understanding and empathic listening.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours linked to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical strategies for managing symptoms and building coping skills in day-to-day life.

Solution-focused therapy is another element Yasmeen uses for clients who want goal-oriented, short-term progress. This approach concentrates on the client’s strengths and practical steps to move toward preferred outcomes, which can be especially useful for relationship concerns and motivation issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yasmeen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions provide flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, support people who are far from in-person services, and allow therapy to continue across different circumstances while working with licensed professionals and therapists.