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 have 11 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and relational difficulties. Alongside my private practice, I work in the NHS as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist. I specialise in treating adult mental health conditions and offer evidence-based psychological therapy for anxiety disorders (including OCD, health anxiety, and specific phobias), depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. I have a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, and burnout. I am also trained and experienced in adult Autism assessments. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to work towards your goals. Together, we will develop a shared understanding of your difficulties to create a treatment plan that is grounded in evidence and tailored to your unique needs. I draw on a range of models, including CBT, ACT, CFT, Trauma-focused therapy, and Systemic therapy. Whether we work together on a short or long-term basis, the duration and pace of therapy are tailored to your specific needs and goals.

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