About Me

A Passion for Helping Others

Hi. I'm Yasmeen Desnavi. I have a Bachelors Degree (Honours) in Psychology and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. As a registered member of BACP (MBACP), I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, couples, domestic violence victims, cancer patients, families, teenagers, and young adults on their journey to emotional well-being.

Along with that I am a wife and a mother of 2. I am also an active volunteer and founder of a volunteer organisation committed to fostering support and solidarity for the local community. 

A Decade of Charitable Service: Beyond my clinical work, since 2015 I have been running a charity (Unity-Community) that provides essential support to those struggling to make ends meet, regardless of their background. This experience has deepened my understanding of the challenges people face and reinforced my commitment to making a positive impact on their lives.

Sparking Change in Lives and Relationships: By combining my expertise with a personalised approach, I help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting positive change.

A Multilingual Approach: As a fluent English, Urdu, and Hindi speaker, I create a welcoming and inclusive environment where clients from diverse backgrounds can feel understood and supported in their own language. 

Tailored Therapeutic Approaches: I employ a range of integrative therapeutic approaches, including:

• Person-Centred Therapy: A non-judgmental and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A practical approach to managing problems by changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.

• Transactional Analysis: A method for understanding and improving your social interactions and communication with others and in relationships.

Empowering Clients to Grow and Thrive: Through my work, I've witnessed the incredible potential for personal growth and transformation. If you're ready to invest in yourself and your relationships, I'm here to guide you on your journey.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and explore how my counselling services can benefit you. I will try and respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

Education and Training

MBACP Integrative Counselling - 2024

Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling, SEG Awards, Stockport College, Sept. 2022 – 2024

Level 3 Counselling Skills, ABC Accredited, Stockport College, Sept. 2021 – June 2022

Certificate in CACHE Level 2 Counselling Skills, ABC Accredited, UK March 2021

Data Security Awareness for Volunteers, NHS, July 2023

Preventing Radicalisation, NHS May 2023

Fire Safety, NHS Dec 2022 and 2023

Mental Health Awareness, NHS Dec 2022 and 2023

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights, NHS May 2022 and 2023

Information Governance, NHS May 2022 and 2023

Child Sexual Exploitation, NHS, May 2023

Safeguarding Adults and Children, NHS, May 2022 and 2023

Health and Safety, NHS May 2023

Conflict Resolution, NHS Dec 2022

Cancer Awareness Program, NHS Dec 2022

Counselling online training, The Open University, BACP, Nov 2022

Human Resource Management Certificate Course, California State University, U.S.A 2004

Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Psychology, 1995

Emergency First Aid at Work (CIEH, UK), 14th Aug 2013