Soodabeh Gheyri is a dedicated and certified counsellor based in Tehran, with expertise in individual, couples, family and child-adolescent counselling. She brings more than 10 years of experience in school-based counselling, community mental health, and therapeutic education. Her services span a broad spectrum of emotional, relational and developmental issues, making her a trusted guide for personal growth, healthier relationships and family well-being. For example, she is registered with the Iranian Psychological and Counselling Organization and holds membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and other professional bodies.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Gheyri provides counselling and therapeutic services in the following areas:
Individual counselling: personal development, self-knowledge, boost of self-confidence, anger management, perfectionism, procrastination, anxiety and depression
Pre-marriage counselling: helping couples prepare for marriage, clarify expectations and build strong foundations
Couples therapy: addressing marital conflict, extramarital affairs and relationship repair
Divorce counselling: guiding individuals through separation with emotional support
Addiction counselling: working with individuals and families affected by substance use
Family counselling: improving parent–child relationships, family dynamics, and child-parent communication
Child & adolescent counselling: covering behavioural issues, learning difficulties, and emotional development in youth
Interpersonal and communication issues: supporting clients through emotional break-ups, grief and relational challenges
Psychological assessment services: administering and interpreting tests of intelligence, aptitude, educational progress, and vocational interest
Workshops & educational programmes: conducting life-skills training, parenting workshops and school-based family education sessions
Therapeutic Approach & Philosophy
Dr. Gheyri’s style blends educational work, therapeutic counselling and community outreach. She believes in empowering individuals and families through self-understanding, skill development and emotional resilience. Her practice emphasises:
Building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy and trust
Tailoring interventions to each individual’s or family’s unique cultural context and life stage
Using evidence-based counselling techniques to address emotional and behavioural challenges
Creating safe spaces for exploration of self, relationships and growth
Dr. Soodabeh Gheyri stands out as a compassionate and experienced counsellor who helps individuals, couples and families navigate emotional challenges, enhance their relationships and develop greater personal resilience.