Masoud Ahmadi
MED
My name is Masoud Ahmadi, and I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Tehran. Psychotherapy or perhaps more accurately, psychoanalysis is much more than a profession to me; it is a way of life. I have always been deeply drawn to philosophy and literature, and psychoanalysis is where these two passions come together. Literature allows me to see the world through my clients’ eyes, while philosophy helps us navigate life’s most difficult questions and search for meaning in the face of uncertainty. After completing my graduate studies, I began my professional journey in 2018 at the Tehran Institute of Psychoanalysis. There, I studied psychoanalytic theory, developed my clinical skills, and, just as importantly, experienced psychoanalytic therapy myself. That personal experience profoundly shaped me. Experiencing the transformative power of therapy firsthand showed me that this was the path I wanted to dedicate my life to helping others discover the same possibility for growth and change. Since then, both my clinical practice and my ongoing professional development have remained lifelong commitments. Over the past eight years, I have worked with a wide range of psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, fear of death, relationship difficulties, immigration-related challenges, and trauma. For me, therapy is a space defined by safety, curiosity, and freedom from judgment. I do not see myself as someone who walks ahead of you or behind you, but beside you. Together, we explore the deeper layers of your inner world, develop a clearer understanding of your experiences, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Specialties and approaches
Therapeutic Approaches
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
An intensive psychodynamic approach that works with feelings as they arise in the session to reach avoided emotions and defensive patterns; usually shorter than traditional psychodynamic therapy.
Who may it suit?
- Long-standing anxiety, depression or unexplained physical symptoms
- People who hold feelings back or feel "numb"
- Those ready for direct, in-depth emotional work
Analytic Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy rooted in psychoanalysis that uses open conversation and attends to dreams, feelings and the relationship with the therapist; usually long-term.
Who may it suit?
- Seeking deep, lasting change rather than symptom relief alone
- Identity questions and big life questions
- Time and willingness for longer therapy
Type of Therapy
Individual Therapy (Adults)
Private one-to-one sessions for adults, about whatever matters to you.
Who may it suit?
- Anxiety, depression, stress or grief
- The strain of migration and a new country
- Wanting to understand yourself better
Couples Therapy
Joint sessions for partners who want to improve communication, trust and closeness.
Who may it suit?
- Repeating arguments that go nowhere
- Emotional distance or less intimacy
- Big decisions such as moving, children or separating
Individual Counseling
Focused, usually shorter-term conversations to work through a specific problem or decision.
Who may it suit?
- Important career, study or personal decisions
- Stress during a particular period
- Trying professional support for the first time
Issues & Conditions
Depression
Help with lasting low mood, lack of motivation, fatigue and loss of enjoyment, aiming to bring back energy and hope.
Who may it suit?
- Feeling down for weeks
- Everyday tasks feel heavy
- No longer enjoying what you used to
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Working on constant worry, fears and panic attacks, learning skills to calm both mind and body.
Who may it suit?
- Worry that won't switch off
- Racing heart, breathlessness or panic attacks
- Avoiding situations for fear of anxiety
Personality Disorders
Help with long-standing patterns of feeling, thinking and relating that repeatedly make life and relationships hard.
Who may it suit?
- Intense, repeating relationship problems
- Strong emotions and an unstable self-image
- Already diagnosed and looking for specialised care
Trauma & PTSD
Treatment for the after-effects of overwhelming experiences: nightmares, flashbacks, being on edge and avoiding reminders.
Who may it suit?
- A memory that keeps coming back
- Experiences of violence, war, accidents or forced migration
- Feeling unsafe all the time
Grief & Loss
Support through grief for a loved one, a relationship or a former life, so you don't carry the pain alone.
Who may it suit?
- Losing someone, especially far from family
- Grief that isn't easing with time
- Grieving the home you left
Interpersonal Difficulties
Working on how you relate to others: boundaries, expressing needs, handling conflict and building healthier relationships.
Who may it suit?
- Finding it hard to say "no"
- Conflict with colleagues, friends or family
- Loneliness and difficulty making new connections abroad
Marital Issues
Help with problems in a marriage or long-term partnership, together or on your own.
Who may it suit?
- Arguments, long silences or mistrust
- Strain from migration, children or money
- Deciding whether to stay or separate
Infidelity Issues
Support after an affair or hidden relationship: understanding what happened and deciding whether to rebuild or part.
Who may it suit?
- The partner who was betrayed
- The partner who strayed and wants to understand why
- Couples wanting to rebuild trust
Book your session
Monthly plans
Billed monthly and renewed automatically; sessions repeat on the day and time you choose.
2 sessions a month
One session every two weeks
a month
less per session than a single session
4 sessions a month
One session every week
a month
less per session than a single session
You can cancel a monthly plan whenever you like. Sessions you have paid for stay yours until the end of the period.
Single session
One 45-minute session, no auto-renewal
Not sure yet?
Intro session with the therapist | 15 minutes
A short chance to meet the therapist, see how they work and decide about starting therapy sessions.
- Meet the therapist
- Ask questions about how therapy works
- Decide whether to start therapy