Ati Farahani (nee Dastgir)

I qualified as a counselling psychologist in 2005 and have experience of working with clients in varied settings, as well as having a successful private practice.  

Since qualifying, I have worked in an NHS Psychological Service which provides individual and group therapies for a range of severe and enduring mental health difficulties. I have experience of working with various and common psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem and inter-personal issues, and have a particular specialism in working with clients who have had traumatic experiences.

Since 2008, I have been employed at a major London University, offering consultations to staff members for both personal difficulties and work-related issues such as change management, enhancing work performance and facilitating professional development.

I also have experience of online mentoring for successful companies offering their staff opportunities in leadership and professional development programmes.

My training consisted of all the major therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT), person-centred, systemic, solution-focused and psychodynamic therapies.  I have a specialist interest in a values-based approach which helps you identify changes that are solely based on that which is important to you and how you wish to live your life.  

My main aim, however, is to provide an integrative approach, designed to meet your very unique needs and help you to evolve, within a safe, trusting and confidential therapeutic relationship.

My qualifications:  BSc Joint Honours Psychology and Education (University of Warwick), Counselling Psychology Graduate Certificate, MSc and Post MSc Diploma Counselling Psychology (City University, London).

I am chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), abiding by their codes of conduct and professional standards.  

I am bi-lingual, also fluent in Farsi.