- Gentle practical support
- English and Urdu
- BACP member
About Yasmeen
Yasmeen Desnavi is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self esteem and grief. She works in English and Urdu and draws on three years of counselling experience to support everyday problems and big life changes. Yasmeen aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful so people feel heard and understood.
She trained in psychology with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes roles in multinational organisations and community services, and work supporting people affected by cancer at Manchester Royal Infirmary and via Macmillan Cancer Support.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches and adapts them to each person’s needs. That might mean focusing on present problems, looking at thoughts and patterns that cause distress, or using trauma-informed methods when past events keep affecting daily life. She keeps techniques practical and centred on the person in front of her.
Yasmeen is experienced in helping people cope with loss, communication and commitment issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and the emotional impact of illness. She also supports people navigating adoption or foster care histories and those dealing with control or codependency problems.
Her style is calm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with steps you can try between meetings. To start, readers should use the site’s matching process to find the best fit and arrange a time to meet.
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Yasmeen uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. This approach means the session follows your pace, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back what they hear to help you make sense of things.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and stress when practical steps and experiments can reduce symptoms.
Solution-Focused Therapy is another strand she draws on for people who want short-term, goal-directed work. It helps to spot what is already working and build on small changes that make daily life easier.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, history and preferences, and together you will decide which methods to try. That choice can change as you progress, and sessions are adjusted to match what helps most.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Many people find online work useful because it can fit around busy days, avoid travel time and allow brief check-ins between other commitments. Online sessions also make it easier to join from different locations when international appointments are needed.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief and relationship difficulties. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and cancer-related emotional needs.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a warm, person-centred way and keeps sessions practical. The focus is on clear goals and steps to try between meetings.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience, including community roles and work supporting people affected by cancer.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu to support people who prefer either language.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.