Dr Safoora Sepehri
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About the Therapist
Dr Safoora Sepehri is an MBACP registered Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Chartered Psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience supporting adults and adolescents through individual therapy. She offers both in-person and online sessions and works in a thoughtful, relational, and clinically grounded way, helping clients explore emotional difficulties with depth, care, and understanding.
Safoora has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, relational distress, complex PTSD, attachment difficulties, low mood, and family-related challenges. Her core approach is psychodynamic, with additional CBT training, allowing her to offer both reflective depth and practical therapeutic support where appropriate. Her PhD in Educational Psychology also brings added insight into stress, burnout, and the psychological pressures of professional and personal life.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online and Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Adults, Adolescents
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Complex PTSD, Identity Issues, Relational Distress, Attachment Difficulties, Burnout, Family Distress
- Registration: MBACP, Chartered Psychologist (BPS)
- Approach: Psychodynamic psychotherapy with CBT-informed support
Qualifications
- PhD in Educational Psychology
- MA in Psychoanalytical Studies (Merit) – Birkbeck College, University of London
- Three-Year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training
- Two-Year Post-Foundation Course in Psychoanalysis
- CBT Training
- BA & MSc in Psychology
Therapy Approach
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Psychoanalytic understanding
- CBT-informed support
- Trauma-focused psychotherapy
- Short-term and long-term work
Client Types
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Clients seeking short-term or longer-term therapy
- People experiencing trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or identity-related challenges
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Low mood and emotional distress
- Trauma, complex PTSD, and attachment difficulties
- Identity issues and self-understanding
- Relational distress and family difficulties
- Stress, burnout, and professional pressure
- Risk-aware assessment and formulation-led support
Professional Registration
- Registered Member MBACP
- Chartered Psychologist – British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- ICO Registered
- Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance – £2,000,000
Professional Experience
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in private practice in London
- School-Based Therapist / Counsellor supporting adolescents
- 10 years of prior Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist work in private and clinical practice
- Over 2,000 clinical hours including long-term psychodynamic and CBT work
- Experienced in independent caseload management, digital documentation, and online therapy delivery
What to Expect
Dr Safoora Sepehri offers a calm, confidential, and reflective space where clients can explore what they are feeling and experiencing at a pace that feels manageable. Her psychodynamic approach helps uncover deeper emotional patterns, while her wider training allows her to support clients with both insight and structure where needed.
Sessions may support adults or adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, complex PTSD, identity struggles, relational difficulties, family distress, or burnout. Her aim is to help clients feel understood, strengthen emotional awareness, and move towards more secure, meaningful, and sustainable change.