Anita Sedighi, Trauma-Informed Clinical Psychologist and Trauma Specialist
For more than ten years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional and behavioral difficulties, migration-related challenges, loss, and other demanding life experiences. In my work, I aim to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space while understanding each person’s needs in the context of their life experiences, relationships, and cultural background.
More than ten years of clinical, educational, and community-based experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a particular focus on trauma and mental health.
Academic Foundation and Ongoing Professional Development
My academic background in clinical psychology and child and adolescent clinical psychology, together with specialized training in trauma, mental health, and evidence-based approaches, forms the foundation of my professional work. I see learning as an ongoing process and continuously seek to develop my knowledge and professional skills in light of current scientific evidence and clinical experience.
- PhD studies in Educational Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University (After completing two years of doctoral study, the program is currently on hold due to political and social developments in Iran.)
- MSc in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
- BA in Clinical Psychology, Azad University, Tehran Central Branch
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), USA
- Certified Mind-Body Medicine Supervisor
- Certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner
- Advanced Professional Training in Mind-Body Medicine
World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP), Germany
- 200-Hour Certified Training in Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (Basic Consultant)
The Ferentz Institute, USA
- Advanced Trauma Treatment
Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), USA
- Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Levels I & II
Advanced Trauma Solution Professionals, USA
- TARGET (Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy)
The Decider Skills, United Kingdom
- CBT & DBT Skills (The Decider Skills)
EMDR Professional Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
ECHO, USA
- Trauma-Informed Nonviolent Parenting
- Co-Founder and Executive Director, Bon School
- Clinical Psychologist in independent professional practice, Germany
- Supervisor, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
- Consultant, EARTH: Empowering All Relatives to Heal
- Dean, Faculty of Psychology, Roshan Afghanistan Online University
Trauma Recovery Group Program
Based on Mind-Body Medicine Approach
Four Principles That Guide My Work
The structure and pace of each session are shaped by the individual’s needs, capacity, and life context.
Safety and Choice
The pace and direction of the conversation are guided by each person’s capacity and choices. No experience needs to be explored with pressure or urgency.
Mind and Body
Difficult experiences are not held only in thoughts. Attention is also given to bodily sensations, emotions, and patterns of nervous system regulation.
Collaboration, Not Prescriptions
There is no single solution that works for everyone. Psychological counseling is a collaborative process informed by scientific knowledge, professional experience, and an understanding of each person’s values, characteristics, and circumstances.
Culture and Life Context
Migration, language, family relationships, social environments, and experiences of discrimination can all affect mental health. These factors are therefore part of understanding each person’s experience rather than being treated as separate from it.
My Professional Perspective: At the Intersection of Psychology, Trauma, and Migration
Years of working alongside children, adolescents, migrant families, and people affected by trauma, violence, or forced displacement have shaped the way I understand psychological wellbeing.
These experiences have taught me that no behavior or emotion can be fully understood in isolation from a person’s life history, relationships, culture, and social circumstances. For this reason, in psychological counseling I seek to understand each person within the unique context of their life, rather than viewing them only through the symptoms or difficulties they are experiencing.
My Professional Journey
Beginning My Work with Children and Adolescents
I began my professional work in community organizations, designing and delivering trauma-informed programs for children, adolescents, and families affected by violence, social disadvantage, and migration.
Expanding Clinical and Academic Experience
I worked as a child and adolescent psychologist in specialized clinical settings and at the Shahid Beheshti University Counseling Center, while also providing guidance to parents and working closely with families.
Expanding International Collaboration and Mind-Body Medicine
Alongside my clinical work, I pursued advanced international training in mind-body medicine and trauma and expanded my collaboration with international projects and programs supporting individuals and communities affected by trauma.
Education, Supervision, and Academic Leadership
Alongside continuing my psychological counseling work, I have expanded my activities in education, supervision, and trauma-informed service development as Co-Founder of Bon School, a supervisor with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, a consultant to international projects, and Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Roshan Afghanistan Online University.
Areas of Practice
Children and Adolescents
Supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional and behavioral difficulties, traumatic experiences, and challenges related to family, school, or migration.
Parents and Families
Supporting parents in better understanding their children’s emotional needs, reducing conflict, and building safer, more responsive relationships.
Trauma and Resilience
Understanding how difficult experiences affect the mind, body, and relationships, while strengthening emotional regulation, choice, and resilience.
Supervision and Training
Providing supervision and professional training for psychologists, facilitators, and teams working in trauma, mental health, and mind-body medicine.
Get to Know My Approach Before You Begin
To learn more about how I work, ask questions, and explore whether my services are a good fit for your needs, you can book a short introductory session.
