Siamak Ehteshamzadeh

Siamak Ehteshamzadeh is a UK-based counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family tensions, trauma and depression. He works with people coping with fallout from separation and divorce, and helps those dealing with loneliness, caregiver strain and post-traumatic stress. He speaks English and Persian and has five years of professional experience. He holds HCPC registration.

In sessions he aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they find hard to voice. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Clients can expect straightforward discussion, empathy and collaborative goal-setting.

Siamak uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build workable routines. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and elements of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma and strong emotional patterns are present.

He invites people to take the first step at a pace that suits them and supports small, achievable changes. Sessions commonly focus on coping skills, stress reduction, managing anxiety and sorting through relationship choices.

Siamak describes starting therapy as a brave move and aims to guide clients toward practical ways to feel steadier and more in control. People who want to begin are asked to use the service Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and arrange sessions.

How therapy approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and decisions that follow separation or big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small experiments and behaviour changes, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to help people process difficult memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often when trauma or abuse are factors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss preferences, needs and goals and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. Online work can also make it simpler to continue therapy if life circumstances change, and it lets a therapist use practical exercises, breathing practices and real-time problem solving without needing a specific location.