Nisha Irfan , BACP

Nisha Irfan holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Centre for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD). She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body that recognises practitioners who demonstrate high standards of competence and ethical practice. With 12 years of experience, she follows the BACP Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure in her work.

Nisha’s therapeutic orientation is humanistic, with an emphasis on relational depth and a trauma-informed perspective. She is a certified provider of tension, trauma and stress releasing exercises (TRE), a somatic method designed to release deeply embedded muscular tension and support the nervous system to settle. This embodied approach complements her focus on emotional and relational healing.

She is fully trained in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), a psychotherapy that uses bilateral stimulation to reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories. Across her practice she draws on relational, somatic, and trauma-focused techniques to address issues such as post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, complicated grief, anger, pain, and relationship concerns. Her work aims to help people develop clearer self-understanding, greater resilience, and more constructive ways of coping with life’s challenges.

Trauma-informed and relational approaches available online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgemental relationship in which the person’s own experiences guide the pace and focus of work. It helps with self-esteem, relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation by emphasising empathy, active listening, and acceptance.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories using bilateral stimulation alongside guided therapeutic processing. It is often used for trauma responses and intrusive memories.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical awareness skills that help people notice thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with greater clarity and less reactivity. These practices can support anxiety management, mood regulation, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nisha will work collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to arrange appointments around work, family, or mobility needs. This range of options helps licensed professionals and therapists deliver consistent care across different circumstances while supporting continuity and accessibility of treatment.