Sarvin Afarinesh, BACP
Integrative psychotherapist for identity and healing
- Creative clinical approach
- Identity and trauma focus
- Online session formats
About Sarvin Afarinesh
Sarvin Afarinesh is an integrative, multicultural psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of clinical experience. She brings an intuitive, creative approach to therapy that seeks to reconnect people with their own needs and values so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. Sarvin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), professional bodies that recognise clinical training and ethical practice.
Her work blends psychodynamic, existential and body-focused methods with humanistic, client-centered principles. In practice she explores thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations and patterns of behaviour with curiosity and compassion, paying attention to how relationships and early experiences shape present difficulties. This integrative stance supports exploration of identity, attachment and the roots of repetitive difficulties as well as practical coping strategies.
Sarvin welcomes creative expression in therapy, including drawing, writing, working with objects and imaginative techniques, and she adapts methods to each person’s preferences. Her training includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (BPS), a BA in Psychology and certificates in art therapy, integrative arts, couples counselling and counselling skills, alongside diplomas in integrative counselling.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns, such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT matters, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, bipolar and depression, and difficulties related to identity and cultural difference. Sarvin provides online sessions by video and voice call and works with clients internationally.
Her work blends psychodynamic, existential and body-focused methods with humanistic, client-centered principles. In practice she explores thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations and patterns of behaviour with curiosity and compassion, paying attention to how relationships and early experiences shape present difficulties. This integrative stance supports exploration of identity, attachment and the roots of repetitive difficulties as well as practical coping strategies.
Sarvin welcomes creative expression in therapy, including drawing, writing, working with objects and imaginative techniques, and she adapts methods to each person’s preferences. Her training includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (BPS), a BA in Psychology and certificates in art therapy, integrative arts, couples counselling and counselling skills, alongside diplomas in integrative counselling.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns, such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT matters, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, bipolar and depression, and difficulties related to identity and cultural difference. Sarvin provides online sessions by video and voice call and works with clients internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarvin Afarinesh have?
Sarvin Afarinesh has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clients and difficulties.
Is Sarvin Afarinesh a registered therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Sarvin Afarinesh provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Persian.
Where is Sarvin Afarinesh located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sarvin Afarinesh as my therapist?
You can work with Sarvin Afarinesh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarvin Afarinesh work with international clients?
Yes, Sarvin Afarinesh works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarvin Afarinesh 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, 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 a 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.
Integrative approaches and online therapeutic care
Sarvin commonly draws on client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy and somatic approaches to support people in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helps clients explore their own goals and values while developing self-compassion and confidence. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that arise from past relationships and early experience, helping to uncover repetitive dynamics and make sense of difficult feelings. Somatic therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and the ways stress and trauma are held in the body, offering methods to track and regulate physical responses alongside emotional exploration.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarvin works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean using different techniques across sessions and adjusting the balance between insight-focused work and practical coping strategies.
Online therapy with Sarvin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and increase access for people living in different locations. These formats allow for flexible session styles, continuity across life changes and the possibility to work with a registered professional from where clients are most comfortable.