DR Madhi GHomi

Consultant Counselling Psychologist

Welcome to my page. Thank you for taking the time to read about me. I am a consultant counselling psychologist working in the NHS with a small private practice. I have over 12 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings including the adult mental health and primary care within the NHS, the non statuary counselling and psychotherapy organisations and the private sector. I provide face to face counselling, psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within a long term and short term capacity. I can also provide therapy in Iranian (Farsi). I have experience of working with couples, adults and teenagers.

I mainly work within a CBT framework but I tend to integrate the CBT model with other approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, Schema focused therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing. As a Counselling Psychologist establishing, maintaining and working with the therapeutic relationship is the main aspects of my practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aims to enhance client’s experience by teaching them strategies to change their thinking and behavioural patterns which are maintaining their presenting problems.

I tend to focus on the here and now but often work with the past if the past gets in the way of progression in the present. I work with diversity and empathise strongly on each person’s unique goals, characteristics and strength. I believe therapy can provide a very unique experience which will be challenging but highly rewarding. Although the improvement is entirely dependent on clients’ ability and openness to engage with the therapeutic process. I work with wide range of issues such as depression/low mood, anxiety disorders, PTSD/trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues, stress & performance anxiety, compulsive and addictive behaviours.

In the first session you can expect a diagnostically driven psychological assessment where we discuss your presenting difficulties and goals and aspiration for treatment. I will provide you with a provisional diagnosis and we will jointly review possible treatment options on a short term and long terms basis accordingly. We can then agree on future sessions and treatment plan.

Mahdi Specialises in the treatment of:

  • Trauma/PTSD Including:

  • Trauma - Childhood Trauma

  • Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma - Complex PTSD

  • Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

  • Depression including:

  • Depression - Low Mood

  • Depression - Major

  • Perinatal Depression

  • Anxiety disorders, Including:

  • Anxiety - Stress

  • Anxiety - Agoraphobia

  • Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

  • Anxiety - Health

  • Panic / Panic Attacks

  • Anxiety - Performance

  • Anxiety - Social

  • Anxiety - Phobias

  • Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Body Image Problems

  • Perinatal Anxiety

Please note - Mahdi is highly experienced in all evidence based practices for all the listed disorders, including exposure response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD.

Mahdi is highly experienced in the treatment of:

  • Anger

  • Grief / Bereavement / Loss

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Miscarriage

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perfectionism

  • Relationship - Codependency

  • Relationship - Communication difficulties

  • Relationship - Doubt in relationship

  • Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

  • Relationship - Intimacy

  • Relationship - Separation & Divorce

  • Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

  • Sleep - Problems

  • Sleep - Insomnia

  • Career Coaching

  • Work - General

  • Work - Bullying

  • Work - Stress

Mahdi also has experience treating;

  • Addictions - Substance

  • Addictions - Pornography / Sex

  • Addictions - Gaming / Gambling / Other

  • ADHD 

  • Anxiety - Separation

  • Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Bi-Polar Disorder

  • Chronic Fatigue / ME

  • Dementia

  • Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Self Harm

  • Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia

  • Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Family Issues - Adoption

  • Family Issues - Blended families

  • Family Issues - Conflict

  • Gender Identity Issues

  • Hoarding

  • Infertility

  • LGBTQI+ Related Issues

  • Narcissistic personality disorder

  • Pain management

  • Parenting Issues

  • Personality Disorders

  • Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

  • Pregnancy & Birth

  • Relationship - Attachment issues

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Tinnitus

  • Work - Redundancy


Therapeutic Models Mahdi uses in his practice:

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Coaching (Career / Life)

  • Couples Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Internal Family System informed therapy

  • Interpersonal therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Narrative Exposure Therapy

  • Person-centred therapy

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Schema

  • Systemic Couples Therapy

Languages Susana speaks fluently:

  • English

  • Farsi

  • Iranian

Affiliations, Memberships & Qualifications

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council * (HCPC) PYL21803

  • BABCP 101295

  • BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist




Languages spoken: Iranian (Farsi) and English

Understanding the Role of a Counselling Psychologist on Your Mental Health Journey

A Counselling Psychologist plays a pivotal role in the landscape of mental health support. These professionals, armed with extensive training in psychological theory and therapeutic practice, specialise in fostering personal development and well-being. They are adept at helping individuals navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

At the core of their practice, Counselling Psychologists offer a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. They employ a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the individual's unique needs and goals. This may include addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem concerns.

Moreover, Counselling Psychologists are skilled in using psychological assessment tools to understand each client's specific situation better. They work collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, set realistic goals, and develop effective coping strategies. Their approach is holistic, considering the emotional, social, and biological factors impacting a person's mental health.

Choosing to work with Mahdi at My Therapist Online means partnering with a compassionate expert dedicated to your mental and emotional growth. With their guidance, you can embark on a transformative journey towards healing, self-discovery, and improved quality of life.

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based & well researched talking therapy. It is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for many mental health problems.

It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for many other mental and physical health problems.

CBT focuses upon how your thoughts and behaviours impact upon your emotions and physical symptoms.

CBT is collaborative treatment and typically involves doing homework tasks between appointments.

It aims to teach you to become your own therapist, teaching you tools so you can keep using the strategies and techniques you have learned after you have finished therapy.

What is EMDR?

EMDR Stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing.

When a person experiences psychological trauma or highly stressful events, they are not always able to process the relevant information (i.e. thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations). As a result, they can end up getting “stuck” inside of them and can resurface later on, as if the person was still reliving the traumatic or stressful event.

EMDR aims to ‘process’ negative experiences or events which can subsequently improve emotional well-being and help to significantly reduce, but more often eliminate distressing symptoms and bodily sensations associated with the trauma.

In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also acknowledged EMDR as being an effective treatment approach to psychological trauma and trauma-related disorders.

 

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