Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP
Integrative counsellor supporting stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
About Yasmeen Desnavi
Yasmeen Desnavi is an integrative therapeutic counsellor (MBACP) with a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Psychology and three years of clinical experience working across multinational organisations and community services. Her practice blends evidence-informed techniques to tailor sessions to the individual, helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.
Fluent in English and Urdu, she offers therapy in the language that helps clients feel most understood. Her background includes work with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and with Healthbox GP referrals, where she supported patients and families facing the emotional impact of illness and caregiving challenges.
Yasmeen draws on a range of approaches to support resilience, improve communication in relationships, and assist people through loss and life transitions. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where emotions and behaviours can be explored safely. Clients have described her as trustworthy, easy to talk to, and deeply empathetic—qualities she brings to each therapeutic relationship.
Committed to walking alongside clients with professionalism and compassion, Yasmeen uses practical, evidence-based strategies to help people move toward clearer goals and healthier ways of coping.
Fluent in English and Urdu, she offers therapy in the language that helps clients feel most understood. Her background includes work with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and with Healthbox GP referrals, where she supported patients and families facing the emotional impact of illness and caregiving challenges.
Yasmeen draws on a range of approaches to support resilience, improve communication in relationships, and assist people through loss and life transitions. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where emotions and behaviours can be explored safely. Clients have described her as trustworthy, easy to talk to, and deeply empathetic—qualities she brings to each therapeutic relationship.
Committed to walking alongside clients with professionalism and compassion, Yasmeen uses practical, evidence-based strategies to help people move toward clearer goals and healthier ways of coping.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yasmeen Desnavi have?
She has 3 years of experience.
Is Yasmeen Desnavi a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Yasmeen Desnavi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Urdu.
Where is Yasmeen Desnavi located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Yasmeen Desnavi as my therapist?
You can work with Yasmeen Desnavi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yasmeen Desnavi work with international clients?
Yes, Yasmeen Desnavi works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yasmeen Desnavi 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Practical Benefits
Yasmeen uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore feelings and priorities at their own pace. This approach is often helpful for people seeking emotional support, improved self-esteem, and stronger connections in relationships.
She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT is useful for those who want structured strategies to change how thoughts influence emotions and behaviours.
Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool in her practice, concentrating on clients' strengths and immediate goals to create small, achievable steps forward. This method works well for people who want quick, goal-oriented progress in areas like communication, coping, and motivation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yasmeen works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Yasmeen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access consistent care from home or while travelling, enabling ongoing work on goals without long interruptions.