Dr Annahita Nezami
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About me
As a Consultant Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate mental health challenges. My career has spanned the NHS, charitable organisations, and the private sector, where I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages. Trained to doctoral level, I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of psychological models to tailor our work together to your unique needs.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed or lost. Whether you’re struggling with grief, anxiety, low mood, or facing a major life transition, I’m here to help you gain clarity and find your way forward. By combining my years of experience with evidence-based therapies and a compassionate, client-centred approach, I strive to ensure you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Therapeutic Support for Individuals & Couples
I specialise in helping individuals and couples navigate a wide range of challenges, including:
- Mood-related issues, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder
- Anxiety, including panic attacks, agoraphobia, social anxiety, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), health anxiety, and stress
- Trauma-related issues, including PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Complex PTSD
- Bereavement, loss, and adjustment to life events
- Low self-esteem and self-confidence
- Family or Relationship challenges
Tailored Therapeutic Approaches
To ensure the best possible support for you, I adopt a holistic approach. I incorporate principles from functional medicine and conduct a thorough assessment to better understand the various factors that may be contributing to your difficulties.
I work with individuals aged 16 and over and draw on an integrative approach, combining several therapeutic models to create a personalised treatment plan. These models include:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness-based approaches
- Schema Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Art and Music
Group Workshops for Low Mood, Stress and Anxiety
In addition to individual therapy, I offer workshops that focus on areas such as agoraphobia, panic attacks, as well as low mood, stress, and anxiety. These workshops provide a supportive community environment and are designed to complement your personal therapy or act as a stand-alone resource for those seeking additional support.
The first cohort will begin at the end of January, and I invite you to visit my website to register your interest.
Please note that I work with individuals aged 16 and over. Currently, I offer remote, online therapy, and my particular areas of interest include family and relationship challenges, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health, narcissistic abuse, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- Professional Doctorate Counselling Psychology, City, University of London
- Masters Degree Forensic Psychology, Middlesex University
- Undergraduate Degree Psychology, Roehampton University
- British Isles Intensive Advanced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Intensive Course, Priory Hospital
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Trauma - Noreen Tehrani Psychological Services
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 - £180.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please contact me via email to arrange a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your requirements. You can also visit my website, https://drannahita.com/, to learn more about my standard fee structure. Additionally, I offer two low-cost slots for individuals on lower incomes.
When I work
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I work part-time in private practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between the hours of 10 am -2 pm, and also offer a fortnightly Saturday morning clinic between 8-11 am.
Further information
I work part-time in private practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, and also offer a fortnightly Saturday morning clinic. Most of my sessions are conducted online. I do occasionally offer in-person sessions; however, please note that there is an additional charge.
