{"id":6764,"date":"2024-07-13T12:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T10:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/ladan-ghiami\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:31:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:01:37","slug":"ladan-ghiami","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/ladan-ghiami\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladan Ghiami"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e22a956b-ba7e-4d04-9402-9cbde0be3b33\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Hello, I\u2019m Ladan Ghiami, a counselling psychologist and artist with over 14 years of experience in various therapeutic settings, including primary care in the NHS, student counselling in higher education, and private practice, which I established in 2008. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, relational, and creative, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or couple I work with.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What I Offer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>**1. <strong>Therapeutic Approaches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Collaborative:<\/strong> Working together to understand your concerns and co-create solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relational:<\/strong> Focusing on the relationship between us as a key part of the therapeutic process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creative:<\/strong> Utilizing artistic and imaginative approaches to facilitate deeper insights and healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**2. <strong>Types of Therapy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brief Therapy:<\/strong> Typically 6-12 sessions, designed for addressing specific issues or achieving short-term goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longer-Term Therapy:<\/strong> Open-ended sessions for more in-depth exploration and sustained personal growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Areas of Focus:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>**1. <strong>Sense of Self and Identity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploring and strengthening your sense of self and self-worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**2. <strong>Romantic Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addressing unhealthy dynamics, attraction to unavailable partners, and difficulties with people-pleasing and boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**3. <strong>Trust and Self-Efficacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working on issues related to trust in yourself and others, and navigating patterns from childhood that affect adult relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**4. <strong>Boundaries and Self-Love:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisting in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and cultivating self-love and self-worth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Why Seek Therapy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Therapy can be a powerful tool for internal change, which often leads to significant improvements in your external life. Whether you&#8217;re struggling with personal identity, relationship issues, or self-esteem, acknowledging the need for change and seeking support is a courageous first step. My goal is to support you in discovering and utilizing your inner resources, helping you navigate your challenges and achieve a more fulfilling life.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Next Steps:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering therapy, I offer a safe, empathetic, and creative space to explore your concerns and work towards meaningful change. Please reach out to discuss how we can collaborate to enhance your well-being and personal growth. I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards a more fulfilled and authentic life.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule an initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center pb-0\">\n<div class=\"[&amp;_svg]:h-full [&amp;_svg]:w-full icon-md h-4 w-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-element heading-element-3 attribute-subheading\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Specialties and Expertise<\/h2>\n<div class=\"attributes-group\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-element heading-element-4 attributes-group-title\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Top Specialties<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"section-list\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-0b6b498c=\"\">\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span 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