Elnaz Mihanmehr

Dr. Elnaz Mihanmehr is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in London, United Kingdom. She holds a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCounsPsych) and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Her clinical work focuses on perinatal and maternal mental health, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Elnaz works with adults and couples, offering a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to psychological therapy. She has a particular interest in maternal and paternal mental health, supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition to parenthood.

Her specialist areas include birth trauma, tokophobia (fear of childbirth), pregnancy and baby loss, postnatal depression, perinatal anxiety, grief, and bereavement. She also works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional distress.

Elnaz draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and couples therapy. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and trauma-focused approaches, tailoring treatment to each client's circumstances and needs.

Alongside individual therapy, she supports couples experiencing communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma or mental health difficulties on their relationships.

• Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health: Support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, including perinatal anxiety and postnatal depression.
• Birth Trauma and Tokophobia: Therapy for distressing birth experiences and fear of childbirth.
• Pregnancy and Baby Loss: Support with pregnancy loss, grief, and bereavement.
• Trauma and PTSD: Trauma-focused psychological support, including EMDR.
• Anxiety and Depression: Therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
• Couples Therapy: Support with communication, emotional disconnection, relationship difficulties, and recurring relationship patterns.
• Self-Esteem and Emotional Well-Being: Help with self-esteem, emotional regulation, stress, and adjustment difficulties.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Behavioural Activation
• Couples Therapy

• Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCounsPsych)
• Chartered Counselling Psychologist
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
• HCPC Registration No. PYL043940
• Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Languages: English and Farsi