- Client-centred care
- Trauma aware
- Body-based methods
About Nisha
Nisha Irfan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD and issues around sexuality. Her background includes work with complex reactions such as dissociation, self-harm and recovery after sexual assault and abuse.
Nisha trained to postgraduate level, holding a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham. She holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and follows its Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure in her practice.
Her style is rooted in Humanistic conversation and Client-Centred Therapy, with a focus on relational depth. Sessions are trauma aware, and she uses body-based techniques to help the nervous system calm after distressing events.
Practically, Nisha blends talking therapy with structured methods when helpful. She uses approaches that include cognitive tools for unhelpful thoughts, mindful practices to manage intense feelings, and targeted work to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories.
Clients can expect a warm, steady presence in sessions and an emphasis on building understanding of patterns that cause pain. The work aims to make everyday life easier by addressing symptoms such as sleep disturbance, anger and isolation, and by improving communication and self-care skills.
How Nisha’s approaches fit with online therapy
Nisha uses Client-Centred Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive tools to help with practical problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers; it suits worries about self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with communication problems, intimacy issues and feelings of isolation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the focus as the relationship and needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process that aims to match method to what helps most in day-to-day life.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some approaches translate well to remote work - for example, conversation-based client-centred sessions and cognitive tools can be used effectively online, while body-focused exercises may be adjusted to suit the setting. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of techniques to suit your circumstances.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nisha help with?
Nisha supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and intimacy matters and parenting strain.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is humanistic and client-centred, with an emphasis on relational depth and a trauma-aware stance during conversations.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 12 years of experience working with a range of mental health and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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