Forouz Fay Askarnia

Forouz (Fay) Askarnia is an integrative transpersonal counsellor and psychotherapist with professional experience in private practice, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals in the United Kingdom. She works with clients in London, England, and Mijas Costa, Mlaga, Spain, offering in-person and online psychotherapy in both English and Farsi.

Her therapeutic approach is primarily transpersonal and integrative, drawing on different psychological perspectives to adapt therapy to each client's individual needs. Her work incorporates humanistic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), solution-focused approaches, and expressive and art therapy.

Forouz has experience supporting individuals with a range of emotional, psychological, and personal challenges, including:

• Depression and Anxiety: Support with low mood, emotional distress, persistent worry, and anxiety.
• Trauma and Abuse: Working with the effects of physical, sexual, and emotional trauma, as well as domestic abuse.
• Bereavement and Loss: Support through grief, bereavement, and significant life losses.
• Addiction and Substance Misuse: Support relating to alcohol and substance misuse.
• Self-Esteem and Confidence: Addressing low self-esteem, self-doubt, and lack of confidence.
• Relationship Difficulties: Exploring relationship challenges and interpersonal concerns.
• Life Changes and Personal Development: Support with change management, personal growth, and coaching.

• Primary Approach: Integrative transpersonal psychotherapy.
• Therapeutic Methods: Humanistic therapy, CBT, solution-focused approaches, and expressive and art therapy.
• Session Options: Short-term and long-term therapy.
• Languages: English and Farsi.
• Availability: In-person sessions in London and Mijas Costa, as well as online therapy.

• UKCP Membership: UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Membership No. 201170455.
• Professional Training: Five-year comprehensive diploma in psychotherapy and counselling.
• Academic Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology.
• Additional Training: Diploma in Hypnotherapy, Certificate in CBT Coaching, and Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

• London, England, United Kingdom
• Mijas Costa, Mlaga, Spain
• Online sessions for clients beyond these locations