Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissociative disorder
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
Family difficulties
Gender identity concerns
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Identity concerns
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Neurological condition
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trichotillomania

Bahar Pourghobad

 
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She/Her
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Clinical Psychologist

BSc, DClinPsy, PGDip
london

Bahar is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and post traumatic stress reactions.

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Insurers

Axa
BUPA
AXA (Partnership)
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, with 11 years of experience supporting adults with various psychological and relational difficulties. I currently work in the NHS as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist and also maintain a part-time private practice. I provide evidence-based therapies for adults experiencing anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders, trauma, burnout, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I tailor therapy to each individual's needs by drawing flexibly on various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. I provide a safe space where you can explore your difficulties, develop strategies to navigate challenges, and work towards meaningful change. If you are considering starting therapy, you are welcome to contact me to arrange a free 15-minute consultation to discuss whether my approach might be right for you

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissociative disorder
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
Family difficulties
Gender identity concerns
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Identity concerns
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Neurological condition
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trichotillomania

Types of therapy I offer

Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)
Behavioural Activation
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Systemic Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

Qualifications

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Membership
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2022 - present
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Membership
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2022 - present
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Work experience

NHS
Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist
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2024 - present
NHS
Clinical Psychologist
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2022 - 2024
NHS
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
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2019 - 2022

Education

University of Oxford
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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2019 - 2022
UCL
Post Graduate Diploma in CBT
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2018 - 2019
University of Westminster
BSc Cognitive Neuroscience
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2013 - 2017