Nisa Farooq , BACP

When life feels overwhelming, deciding to seek support can take real courage. Nisa Farooq frames that first step as a move from struggling alone toward building inner strength and practical self-belief that make change possible.

Nisa is a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional counselling body in the UK. She is also an experienced bereavement counsellor trained by Cruse Bereavement Care, bringing focused support for loss alongside broader therapeutic work.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, childhood experiences and low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, and reactions to trauma or victimisation. She also works with presenting issues such as obsessive-compulsive tendencies, eating-related difficulties, body dysmorphia, and challenges linked to addiction or narcissistic injuries.

Nisa approaches therapy collaboratively, aiming to create a non-judgemental space where difficult material can be explored and practical steps toward improved well-being can be developed. She emphasizes listening and understanding as the starting point for change, and she is available when a person feels ready to begin the work of healing.

Therapeutic approaches for online grief and trauma support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports building more secure connections and self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking, and practical symptom relief through structured techniques.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on carefully processing distressing memories and reducing their impact on daily life. It offers strategies to manage triggers and gradually integrate difficult experiences into a safer narrative.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice evolves as therapy progresses and as priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, family life, or different time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapists from the United Kingdom and beyond, and adapt the format to what feels most comfortable for the individual.