Yasmeen Desnavi, BACP

Yasmeen Desnavi is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem concerns and midlife questions. Sessions are offered in English and Urdu to make it easier to talk in the language that feels natural.

She trained in psychology, holding a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Yasmeen brings three years of direct counselling experience, including work connected to cancer support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and with GP referral pathways.

Her style is warm and approachable. She aims to build a trusting space where people can talk about feelings and behaviours without judgement. She combines practical techniques with open listening to help people find small, manageable changes.

Yasmeen uses a range of approaches to suit different needs. These include client-centred ways of working that focus on the person, cognitive behavioural tools to address unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused methods to set clear goals. She also draws on trauma-informed ideas and parts-work approaches when relevant.

People come to her with many concerns beyond the core areas, such as attachment difficulties, caregiving strain, body image worries, bereavement after illness, adoption and foster care issues, and coping with sudden disasters. She works collaboratively to set goals and to review progress over time.

How Yasmeen’s approaches work in online counselling

Yasmeen uses client-centred work to focus on the person’s experience. This approach means the conversation follows what matters most to you, helping you feel heard and understood while exploring feelings and choices.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers practical exercises and new ways to test unhelpful thoughts, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Solution-focused techniques feature in her work too, concentrating on small, achievable goals and the steps that move you towards them rather than dwelling on problems alone.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yasmeen will work with you to decide which methods fit your situation and preferences, reviewing progress together and adjusting the plan as needed.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are also less demanding on data or camera use, which can help people manage practical constraints when scheduling.