Yasmeen Desnavi

Yasmeen Desnavi is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Urdu and aims to make talking about hard things feel a bit easier. Yasmeen works with adults who need practical help to manage strong emotions and everyday pressures.

She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to tailor sessions to each person. Meetings focus on what matters to the client and on small, achievable steps to feel better. Yasmeen draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build coping routines.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of practice experience and has worked in both community settings and multinational organisations. Yasmeen has also provided support connected to cancer care during roles at Manchester Royal Infirmary and through GP referral services.

In sessions she aims to be calm, direct and compassionate. People can expect a space to talk, reflect and try new ways of responding to difficulties. The approach mixes talking, practical exercises and goal-focused planning.

Yasmeen encourages people to bring what matters to them into the room. She works collaboratively to set clear, realistic goals and to review progress over time. Prospective clients are invited to consider how counselling could help with day-to-day coping and longer term adjustment.

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s viewpoint. It helps with building trust, exploring feelings and finding personal solutions through a warm, accepting relationship.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, works on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often involves practical exercises and worksheets that help with anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Solution-Focused Therapy centres on what someone wants to achieve and on small steps that move them forward. It can be useful when people want quicker, goal-oriented work to improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together with the client which fits their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific formats available before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be smoother for people who prefer written exercises or audio conversations rather than face-to-face meetings.