Behzad

Dr Behzad Salmani, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Clinical Health Psychologist and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals overcome OCD, panic attack, other anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts, and health anxiety (hypochondria). My goal is to provide culturally informed, evidence-based psychological care that helps clients build resilience, regain confidence, and move toward a more meaningful life.”

About Me

I have over 15 years of experience helping people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, anxiety disorders, health anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Using Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and evidence-based neurobehavioral interventions, I help clients develop practical skills to reduce distress, break free from unhelpful thinking patterns, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Approach

I take a collaborative and practical approach to therapy, helping you understand the thinking patterns that contribute to OCD, anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, and excessive worry. Using Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), CBT, and other evidence-based approaches, we'll work together to develop strategies that help you break unhelpful cycles and feel more in control. Our sessions focus on skills you can apply in everyday life. As therapy progresses, we'll regularly review what's working, adapt our approach when needed, and build on your strengths to support lasting change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide online therapy in Persian (Farsi) and English for adults experiencing OCD, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, health anxiety, intrusive thoughts, phobias, and insomnia. I offer specialised support to Persian-speaking clients and members of the Iranian diaspora worldwide, using Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based psychological interventions.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Adolescents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Health Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Kharazmi University

Service Areas

Nehgah

In-person & Online

Tehran, Tehran

Iran

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Tehran, Iran