Take the First Step Toward Change
Is life frustrating and getting you down?
Are you experiencing frequent burnout, stress, worry, anxiety, depression, and confusion?
Do you feel stuck in your work, relationship, or marriage?
Do you find yourself repeating the same self-destructive addictive behaviours to Alcohol,
Drugs, Food, and/or Gambling?
Relationships may have become damaged or broken, and now there is a breakdown of trust.
Are you finding it hard to cope with a divorce, loss of employment, bereavement, or illness?
If so, you have found the right page.
As an integrative therapist working with individuals, couples and teens, Srab brings years of personal experience and theoretical training, knowledge, and understanding in the fields of depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), substance misuse disorders, and addictions.
Whether you want to improve your career, relationships, health, or personal growth, Srab will work with you to create a customised therapeutic plan that fits your unique needs and preferences.
With Srab’s support, you will be empowered to overcome obstacles, gain clarity, and move forward confidently and purposefully.
Srab offers a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. It will also provide you with practical tools and strategies to help you make positive changes in your life.
Invest in yourself and your future today by booking a session with us. Together, we can unlock your full potential and help you live your desired life.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they laid bricks every hour.
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Therapy Tailored to Your Needs
Srab’s therapeutic approach utilizes integrated and positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome whatever is holding you back.
Couples Therapy
Rebuild Connection, Trust & Understanding
Online Couples Therapy with Srab Der Every relationship experiences periods of conflict, distance, misunderstanding or emotional pain. Whether you’re arguing about the same issues, struggling to communicate, recovering from betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected, online couples therapy provides a safe space to understand what is happening beneath the conflict and begin rebuilding your relationship. I work with couples across the UK and internationally through secure online therapy sessions, helping partners move beyond blame and defensiveness towards understanding, emotional safety and genuine connection. ⸻ Is Online Couples Therapy Right for You? Couples often seek therapy when they find themselves experiencing: * Constant arguments that never seem to resolve * Emotional distance or feeling like roommates * Communication breakdowns * Trust issues or infidelity * Feeling unheard, criticised or rejected * Recurring conflicts about parenting, finances or family * Different attachment styles creating misunderstandings * Anxiety, trauma or past experiences affecting the relationship * Difficulty expressing emotional needs * A loss of intimacy and closeness You don’t need to be on the verge of separation to benefit from couples counselling. Many couples attend therapy to strengthen an already healthy relationship before problems become overwhelming. ⸻ Looking Beneath the Conflict Most couples believe their relationship problems are caused by communication. In reality, communication is usually the symptom—not the cause. Arguments often develop because each partner is attempting to protect an important emotional need. Beneath anger there is often hurt. Beneath criticism there is often fear. Beneath withdrawal there is often overwhelm. Rather than teaching communication techniques alone, my approach helps couples understand the emotional needs, attachment patterns and protective behaviours driving conflict. When partners begin to understand why they react the way they do, blame reduces and compassion begins to grow. ⸻ My Approach to Couples Therapy My work integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a deep understanding of attachment, trauma and emotional connection. Together we explore: * Attachment styles and relationship patterns * Emotional needs beneath conflict * Childhood experiences influencing adult relationships * Trauma responses within relationships * Shame, vulnerability and emotional safety * Repairing trust after betrayal * Healthy communication without blame or criticism * Building emotional intimacy and secure connection * Conflict resolution that strengthens rather than damages the relationship My goal is not to decide who is right or wrong. My role is to help each partner understand themselves, understand each other, and create a relationship where both people feel emotionally safe, valued and understood. ⸻ Why Choose Online Couples Therapy? Online couples counselling offers flexibility without compromising the quality of therapy. Benefits include: * Attend from the comfort of your own home * Flexible appointments around work and family * No travel time * Available across the UK and internationally * Secure, confidential video sessions * Evidence shows online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many couples ⸻ What Happens During Your First Session? The first session focuses on understanding your relationship rather than trying to solve everything immediately. Together we’ll explore: * What has brought you to therapy * The patterns that keep repeating * Each partner’s experience * Your relationship strengths * Your goals for therapy * The emotional needs that may be going unmet This creates a roadmap for our work together and ensures both partners feel heard from the very beginning. ⸻ Common Questions Can online couples therapy really work? Yes. Research suggests that online couples therapy can be highly effective when both partners are committed to engaging honestly in the therapeutic process. Do you work with married and unmarried couples? Yes. I work with married couples, engaged couples, long-term partners, same-sex couples and couples at every stage of their relationship. Can you help after infidelity? Yes. Rebuilding trust after betrayal is challenging, but many couples successfully repair their relationship when both partners are willing to understand what happened and commit to meaningful change. How many sessions will we need? Every couple is different. Some experience meaningful change within a few sessions, while others choose longer-term therapy to work through deeper relationship patterns. ⸻ Begin Your Journey Together Relationships rarely struggle because two people stop loving each other. More often, they become trapped in patterns where both partners are trying to protect themselves while unintentionally hurting one another. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow those patterns down, understand what lies beneath them and create a relationship built on emotional safety, trust and connection. If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship, rebuild trust or reconnect with one another, I’d be honoured to support you on that journey. Book your online couples therapy session today and take the first step towards a stronger, healthier relationship.
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Heal Attachment Wounds & Build Secure Relationships
Online Attachment Therapy with Srab Der The relationships we experience in childhood often shape how we relate to ourselves and others throughout adulthood. If love felt unpredictable, inconsistent or unsafe growing up, you may find yourself carrying those experiences into your adult relationships without even realising it. Perhaps you struggle with trust, fear abandonment, become emotionally overwhelmed during conflict, withdraw from those closest to you, or constantly feel that you’re “too much” or “not enough.” These are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are often understandable ways your mind and nervous system learned to protect you. Attachment-focused therapy helps you understand these patterns, heal old emotional wounds and build healthier, more secure relationships—with others and with yourself. I work with individuals and couples throughout the UK and internationally through secure online attachment-focused psychotherapy. ⸻ What Is Attachment-Focused Therapy? Attachment-focused therapy explores how your earliest relationships continue to influence the way you think, feel and connect today. From childhood we develop beliefs about ourselves and others. * Am I safe? * Can I trust people? * Will people leave me? * Am I lovable? * Do my needs matter? * Is it safe to be vulnerable? These beliefs often become unconscious patterns that shape adult relationships. Rather than judging these patterns, therapy helps you understand where they came from and gently develop new ways of relating. Healing begins with understanding. ⸻ Signs Attachment Wounds May Be Affecting You Attachment difficulties often appear in ways people don’t immediately recognise. You may notice: * Fear of abandonment * Difficulty trusting others * Needing constant reassurance * Pulling away when relationships become close * Feeling emotionally overwhelmed during conflict * Becoming highly sensitive to rejection * People-pleasing * Difficulty setting boundaries * Choosing emotionally unavailable partners * Feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions * Difficulty regulating emotions * Feeling lonely even within relationships * Repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns Many people spend years believing these are personality flaws. More often, they are adaptive responses developed to survive earlier relationships. ⸻ Understanding Your Attachment Style Everyone develops an attachment style based on their early experiences. These may include: Secure Attachment Feeling comfortable with closeness, communication and emotional intimacy. Anxious Attachment Wanting closeness while fearing rejection or abandonment. Avoidant Attachment Protecting yourself through independence and emotional distance. Disorganised Attachment Wanting connection while simultaneously fearing it, often following traumatic or inconsistent early relationships. Attachment styles are not labels. They are patterns. Patterns can change. ⸻ My Approach to Attachment Therapy My work combines attachment theory with trauma-informed psychotherapy to help you understand not only what you do, but why you do it. Together we’ll explore: * Childhood relationships * Family dynamics * Emotional needs * Protective coping strategies * Shame * Self-worth * Relationship patterns * Trauma * Emotional regulation * Healthy boundaries * Secure attachment Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with me?” We’ll begin asking, “What happened that taught me I needed to protect myself this way?” Understanding creates compassion. Compassion creates change. ⸻ Attachment, Trauma and Relationships Attachment wounds rarely exist on their own. They often influence: * Anxiety * Depression * Trauma * Addiction * Relationship conflict * Emotional dysregulation * Low self-esteem * Fear of intimacy * Difficulty trusting * Perfectionism * Burnout * Codependency By healing attachment wounds, many people notice positive changes across every area of life. ⸻ Attachment Therapy for Couples Many relationship conflicts are not caused by poor communication. They’re driven by two people trying to protect themselves. One partner may pursue reassurance. The other may withdraw to avoid conflict. Both are attempting to feel emotionally safe. Attachment-focused couples therapy helps partners understand the fears, needs and protective behaviours beneath conflict so they can replace blame with curiosity and build a more secure relationship together. ⸻ What Happens During Therapy? Every therapeutic journey begins by understanding your story. We work at a pace that feels emotionally safe. There is no pressure to revisit painful memories before you’re ready. Instead, we’ll begin by understanding: * Your current difficulties * Your relationship history * Your emotional triggers * Your attachment patterns * Your goals * The changes you’d like to make Therapy is not about changing who you are. It’s about helping you feel safe enough to become more fully yourself. ⸻ Frequently Asked Questions Can attachment styles change? Yes. Research and clinical experience suggest that attachment patterns can become more secure through healthy relationships, increased self-awareness and effective therapy. Is attachment therapy only for people in relationships? No. Attachment influences friendships, family relationships, parenting, work relationships and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself. How long does attachment therapy take? Everyone’s journey is different. Some people experience significant insight within a few sessions, while others choose longer-term therapy to work through deeper attachment wounds. ⸻ Begin Healing Your Attachment Wounds You are not defined by your past. The ways you’ve learned to protect yourself once served an important purpose. Today, they may no longer be helping you build the life or relationships you want. Healing isn’t about becoming someone different. It’s about learning that connection, vulnerability and emotional safety are possible. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, heal attachment wounds and build healthier relationships, I’d be honoured to support you on that journey. Book your online attachment-focused therapy session today and begin creating more secure relationships—with others and with yourself.
Trauma Therapy
Heal from Trauma, Rebuild Safety & Reconnect with Yourself
Online Trauma Therapy with Srab Der Trauma can leave lasting emotional, psychological and physical effects long after the event has passed. Whether your experiences stem from childhood, relationships, abuse, loss or a single overwhelming event, trauma can shape the way you think, feel, relate to others and experience the world. You may find yourself constantly anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, struggling with trust or repeating the same painful patterns in your relationships. Healing is possible. Through secure online trauma therapy, I work with clients across the UK and internationally to help them process trauma, reduce emotional distress and develop a greater sense of safety, self-compassion and resilience. Is Trauma Therapy Right for You? Trauma affects every person differently. You don’t need to have experienced war, violence or a major disaster for your experiences to have had a profound impact. Trauma therapy may help if you’re experiencing: ● Anxiety or constant worry ● Panic attacks ● Emotional numbness ● Feeling disconnected from yourself or others ● Childhood trauma ● Complex trauma (C-PTSD) ● PTSD symptoms ● Flashbacks or intrusive memories ● Hypervigilance ● Shame or self-criticism ● Difficulty trusting others ● Relationship difficulties ● Fear of abandonment ● Emotional dysregulation ● Low self-worth ● Grief and traumatic loss Understanding Trauma Trauma is not simply what happened to you. It is what happened inside you because of what happened. Many people believe they should have “moved on” by now. Yet trauma often remains stored in the nervous system, influencing thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships without conscious awareness. Your reactions are not signs of weakness. They are often protective responses developed to help you survive difficult experiences. My Approach to Trauma Therapy I believe healing begins when we understand rather than judge our protective patterns. My work integrates attachment-informed, trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you make sense of your experiences while moving towards lasting emotional healing. Together we may explore: ● Childhood experiences ● Attachment wounds ● Shame and self-worth ● Emotional regulation ● Trauma responses ● Anxiety and fear ● Relationship patterns ● Trust and vulnerability ● Self-compassion ● Building emotional resilience Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” We’ll explore, “What happened to you?” And even more importantly, “How did you learn to survive?” Common Causes of Trauma Trauma can develop following many different experiences, including: ● Childhood neglect ● Emotional abuse ● Physical abuse ● Sexual abuse ● Domestic abuse ● Narcissistic relationships ● Bullying ● Medical trauma ● Sudden bereavement ● Accidents ● Workplace trauma ● Addiction within the family ● Growing up with emotionally unavailable parents Many people discover that what they believed were simply “personality traits” are actually understandable adaptations to earlier life experiences. What Happens During Trauma Therapy? Your first session is about understanding your story at a pace that feels safe. There is no pressure to revisit painful memories before you’re ready. Instead, we’ll begin by understanding: ● Your current difficulties ● Your life experiences ● Your strengths ● Your goals ● The patterns keeping you stuck ● What healing might look like for you Therapy is not about reliving trauma. It is about helping you process it safely so that it no longer controls your present. Why Choose Online Trauma Therapy? Online therapy offers flexibility while providing the same compassionate therapeutic relationship. Benefits include: ● Attend from the comfort of your own home ● Secure confidential video sessions ● No travel required ● Flexible appointment times ● Available throughout the UK and internationally Frequently Asked Questions Can trauma therapy help years after the event? Yes. Many people begin trauma therapy decades after the original experience and still experience meaningful healing and growth. Do I need a PTSD diagnosis? No. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Many people experience the effects of trauma without meeting the criteria for PTSD. How many sessions will I need? Healing is different for everyone. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others choose longer-term work to address deeper attachment wounds and long-standing patterns. Begin Your Healing Journey Trauma can shape your life, but it does not have to define it. With the right support, it is possible to understand your experiences, reconnect with yourself and build a life that is no longer controlled by the past. If you’re ready to begin healing, I’d be honoured to support you through that journey with compassionate, evidence-based online trauma therapy.
Addiction Therapy
Understand the Root Cause, Heal the Pain & Reclaim Your Life
Online Addiction Therapy with Srab Der Addiction is rarely just about alcohol, drugs, gambling or other compulsive behaviours. More often, it is an attempt to cope with emotional pain. Many people living with addiction aren’t trying to chase pleasure—they’re trying to escape overwhelming emotions, trauma, shame, loneliness, anxiety or feelings they don’t know how to manage. Recovery isn’t simply about stopping the addiction. It’s about understanding what the addiction has been trying to protect you from. Through compassionate, evidence-based online addiction therapy, I work with individuals across the UK and internationally to help them understand the roots of addiction, build healthier coping strategies and create lasting recovery. ⸻ Is Addiction Therapy Right for You? Addiction can affect every area of life, often leaving people feeling trapped, ashamed and isolated. You may benefit from therapy if you’re struggling with: * Alcohol addiction * Drug addiction * Cocaine addiction * Cannabis dependency * Prescription medication misuse * Gambling addiction * Pornography or sex addiction * Gaming addiction * Internet or social media addiction * Compulsive behaviours * Relapse prevention * Emotional dependency * Codependency You don’t need to have “hit rock bottom” before asking for help. Many people begin therapy because they’re tired of living the same cycle and want to understand why it keeps happening. ⸻ Understanding Addiction Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is often a survival strategy. For many people, addictive behaviours become ways of coping with experiences that once felt unbearable. These may include: * Childhood trauma * Emotional neglect * Shame * Anxiety * Depression * Loss * Loneliness * Relationship difficulties * Low self-worth * Chronic stress When we understand what addiction has been protecting, we can begin to build healthier ways of meeting those same emotional needs. ⸻ My Approach to Addiction Therapy I believe sustainable recovery begins with curiosity rather than judgement. Instead of asking, “Why can’t you stop?” We’ll explore, “What has this addiction been doing for you?” Together we’ll work to understand: * The emotional function of the addiction * Trauma and attachment wounds * Triggers and cravings * Shame and self-criticism * Emotional regulation * Relationship patterns * Identity and self-worth * Relapse prevention * Building healthier coping strategies * Long-term recovery My approach integrates attachment-informed, trauma-informed and evidence-based psychotherapy, recognising that every person’s journey into addiction is unique. ⸻ Addiction and Mental Health Addiction rarely exists in isolation. Many people also experience: * Anxiety * Depression * Trauma * PTSD * Childhood attachment wounds * Relationship difficulties * Grief * Emotional dysregulation * Low self-esteem Therapy helps us understand how these experiences interact, creating a treatment plan that supports the whole person rather than focusing only on the addiction. ⸻ What Happens During Addiction Therapy? Recovery begins by creating a space where you don’t have to hide. Our first sessions focus on understanding your story without judgement. We’ll explore: * What has brought you to therapy * Your history of addiction * What triggers cravings * The emotions beneath addictive behaviours * Your relationships * Your goals for recovery * The strengths you already possess Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning, growing and building a life where you no longer need addiction to cope. ⸻ Why Choose Online Addiction Therapy? Online therapy makes support more accessible while maintaining the same professional and confidential therapeutic relationship. Benefits include: * Secure online sessions * Attend from your own home * Flexible appointments * UK-wide and international availability * Confidential, compassionate support * No travel required ⸻ Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to stop using before therapy? No. Many people begin therapy while still using substances or engaging in addictive behaviours. Therapy can support you wherever you are in your recovery journey. Do you work with people in long-term recovery? Yes. Therapy can help maintain recovery, strengthen relationships, process unresolved trauma and reduce the risk of relapse. Is therapy confidential? Yes. Everything discussed in therapy remains confidential within professional and legal guidelines. ⸻ Begin Your Recovery Recovery is about more than giving something up. It’s about rediscovering yourself. When we understand the pain beneath addiction, healing becomes possible. You are not your addiction. You are a person whose mind found a way to survive. If you’re ready to understand the roots of your addiction, heal emotional wounds and create lasting recovery, I’d be honoured to support you on that journey. Book your online addiction therapy session today and take the first step towards lasting recovery and emotional freedom.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
Find Hope, Restore Balance & Reconnect with Yourself
Online Anxiety & Depression Therapy with Srab Der Living with anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming, exhausting and isolating. You may find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking, feeling emotionally numb, lacking motivation or struggling to enjoy life in the way you once did. Whether your difficulties have developed gradually or followed a significant life event, you don’t have to face them alone. Through compassionate, evidence-based online therapy, I help individuals across the UK and internationally understand the underlying causes of anxiety and depression, develop healthier ways of coping and move towards a more balanced, fulfilling life. ⸻ Is Anxiety & Depression Therapy Right for You? You may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing: * Constant worry or overthinking * Panic attacks * Low mood or persistent sadness * Loss of motivation * Feelings of hopelessness * Emotional numbness * Burnout * Stress * Social anxiety * Health anxiety * Low self-esteem * Sleep difficulties * Irritability * Feeling overwhelmed * Difficulty managing emotions * Relationship difficulties linked to anxiety or depression ⸻ Understanding Anxiety & Depression Anxiety and depression are not signs of weakness. They are often understandable responses to difficult life experiences, prolonged stress, trauma, loss or unmet emotional needs. While anxiety often keeps us living in fear of what might happen, depression can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, others and the future. Therapy helps us understand not only the symptoms, but also what lies beneath them. ⸻ My Approach to Anxiety & Depression Therapy My approach goes beyond simply managing symptoms. Together we’ll explore the emotional experiences, relationship patterns, attachment wounds and life events that may be contributing to your anxiety or depression. We’ll work to: * Understand emotional triggers * Reduce anxiety and overwhelm * Improve emotional regulation * Build self-worth * Heal attachment wounds * Process trauma where appropriate * Develop healthier coping strategies * Strengthen resilience * Improve relationships * Reconnect with meaning and purpose Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with me?” We’ll explore, “What has my mind been trying to protect me from?” ⸻ What Happens During Therapy? Every person’s experience is unique. Our work begins by understanding your story, your struggles and your goals. Together we’ll create a therapeutic space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. Healing doesn’t happen by forcing yourself to “think positively.” It begins with understanding yourself more deeply. ⸻ Why Choose Online Therapy? Online therapy allows you to access professional support wherever you are. Benefits include: * Secure online sessions * Flexible appointments * Attend from the comfort of your own home * Confidential support * UK-wide and international availability ⸻ Frequently Asked Questions Can therapy help with both anxiety and depression? Yes. Anxiety and depression often occur together, and therapy can address both by understanding the underlying emotional patterns contributing to your difficulties. How many sessions will I need? Everyone’s journey is different. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others choose longer-term work to explore deeper emotional patterns and create lasting change. ⸻ Begin Your Journey Towards Healing You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. With the right support, it’s possible to reduce anxiety, lift depression, rebuild confidence and reconnect with the life you want to live. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d be honoured to support you on your journey. Book your online Anxiety & Depression Therapy session today and begin moving towards greater emotional wellbeing, resilience and hope.
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Armenian Enough Podcast - The Root of Addiction with Srab Haroutounian
The causes of addiction have been pondered for ages, but there is an ever-growing consensus that a sense of belonging (or lack thereof) may play an important role, particularly in its inception. It is at once intangible and deeply personal, bringing to bear individual sensitivities and perspectives. In this episode, we discuss Srab’s experience of growing up as an Armenian in England and how that led him down a difficult path, resulting in his own bout with addiction, but ultimately resulted in not only his healing, but into fully claiming his true identity. You can reach Srab on IG @mancunian_bars / FB @srabmancunian Or on his website Transformative-Healing.com And on YouTube Mancunian Bars
Read MoreInsight Treatment Hour – Addiction Therapy – August 08, 2022
On this episode of Insight Treatment Hour, our host Elton Ferraro talks with his guest, Srab Haroutounian as they talk therapy. Elton starts off the show by talking with Srab about his background on helping people with addiction and treating them in his practice. Srab happens to be a licensed therapist that is located in the United Kingdom where he helps addicts and helps people with mental health. Later in the show, Elton and Srab talk about addiction. Listen in as Elton and Srab talk about health, addiction, and mental trauma.
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