Nisha Irfan , BACP

Nisha Irfan is a UK-based psychotherapist with a Master’s degree 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 holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - a quality status that recognises experienced practitioners who demonstrate high standards of competent and ethical practice.

Her practice is grounded in a humanistic, client-centered orientation and is trauma informed. She is a certified provider of Tension, Trauma and Stress Release Exercises (TRE), a set of techniques that can help release deep muscular patterns of tension and soothe the nervous system. She is also fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories.

Nisha integrates these approaches with practical interventions drawn from cognitive and mindfulness traditions to support people experiencing post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, complicated grief, anger, physical pain and relationship concerns. Her work addresses a wide range of presenting issues including stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, parenting and family difficulties, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns and coping with life changes. She aims to offer a compassionate, ethically informed space where therapeutic depth and practical coping strategies are balanced to meet each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online practice

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the person’s experience is central. It supports emotional exploration, self-understanding and growth, and is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy for processing distressing memories. It uses bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and associated emotional responses, often helping with trauma, abuse and complicated grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, and can be effective for anxiety, depression, phobias and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nisha works collaboratively with each person to explore goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, drawing on different methods to tailor the work to individual needs.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for those who live far from services or who prefer to meet from home, while still supporting meaningful therapeutic progress.