Kayan Houssein , BACP

Kayan Houssein is an integrative counsellor based in London who also offers online sessions across the United Kingdom. He works in private practice with a broad range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, workplace-related difficulties, questions of meaning and identity, and the lasting effects of trauma. In addition to private work, he provides therapy within an organisation supporting people experiencing psychosis, schizophrenia, and bipolar conditions.

Kayan holds a BSc in Psychology and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and is currently completing an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy. He works in an integrative-relational style that frames therapy as a collaborative process in which change unfolds through the therapeutic relationship. Kayan takes a trauma-informed stance, attending to how distress can affect both body and mind, and he brings an open, curious attitude that positions each person as the expert on their own experience while he acts as a guide to help clarify patterns and unlock potential.

His practice is informed by a wide array of influences - from science and philosophy to religion, spirituality, Eastern thought such as Buddhism, and elements drawn from shamanic traditions - reflecting a holistic interest in healing that includes attention to embodied and historical ways of knowing.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current bonds and emotional responses. It can help people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties sustaining close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic stance where the therapist offers acceptance and active listening to help clients explore identity, self-esteem, and personal values. This approach supports clients who need space to make sense of their experience and build self-directed change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours by teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often used alongside relational approaches to address both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kayan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and therapists can adapt techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or geographic distance. Licensed professionals trained in these approaches can deliver effective, tailored care that fits a client’s life and practical requirements.