- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Yasmeen
Yasmeen Desnavi is a BACP-registered counsellor with three years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns and low self-esteem. Yasmeen offers sessions in English and Urdu to help clients express themselves in the language they prefer.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on clear steps a person can try between meetings. Yasmeen draws on client-centred listening alongside structured techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Her background includes a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Psychology and work in multinational organisations and community services. She has also supported people through cancer-related emotional challenges while working with Macmillan Cancer Support at Manchester Royal Infirmary and through GP referral services. That experience informs how she helps people cope with serious illness in themselves or loved ones.
Common topics Yasmeen addresses include relationship communication, coping with loss, building motivation and managing stress at work or in study. She also supports people with attachment, abandonment and caregiving stresses, and with body image or control issues. Work in sessions mixes short-term problem solving with attention to past events when they affect current patterns.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Yasmeen aims to help people spot small, achievable changes and build on them. People who prefer talking in Urdu or English can arrange to use the language they feel most comfortable with.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person feel heard. It involves reflecting what matters to the client and using that as the basis for change. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make sense of pressures in early adulthood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress related to work, study or relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Yasmeen will discuss goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that match the issues raised. Together they can try different techniques and decide what feels most helpful over time.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or family routines. They also allow shorter check-ins or meetings without travel, and let a person choose whether to be on camera, use audio only or keep sessions focused on practical exercises and worksheets.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, plus related areas such as attachment, abandonment and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical techniques from approaches such as CBT and solution-focused work. Meetings aim to be conversational and action-oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Psychology, with work in multinational organisations and community services.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does charging work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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