Nikita Asokar

• Anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and trauma

About Nikita

Nikita Asokar helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She works with clients to make space for talking through thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental way. Nikita is a BACP counsellor and has three years of professional experience in the UK.

Nikita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. She aims to keep sessions straightforward and grounded in what the client needs right now.

Her experience includes supporting people after loss and helping with reactions to abuse and trauma. She also offers help for those facing life changes and for people who want to rebuild confidence and improve relationships. Work can include discussing difficult memories, practising new ways of communicating, and developing routines that reduce anxiety.

Nikita describes the counselling relationship as collaborative. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so people know how therapy is progressing. Where appropriate, she combines short-term practical work with longer conversations about history and patterns.

Sessions are delivered within the UK professional context and in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, people follow the service matching steps and arrange an initial appointment.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Many counsellors who practise evidence-based techniques focus on skills and actions that reduce distress. Cognitive approaches involve looking at unhelpful thought patterns and trying alternative ways of thinking to lower anxiety and improve mood. Behavioural methods focus on changing day-to-day routines and testing small behavioural experiments that can ease stress and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client, check what feels helpful, and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps decide whether short-term skills work or deeper exploration is more suitable.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking. Confirm whether video, phone or messaging is offered for your arrangement. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time so regular sessions are simpler to keep.

Topics Nikita lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Depression
• Coping with life changes

Questions about Nikita

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety using practical coping strategies and behaviour-focused work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combines short-term practical work with longer exploration of patterns.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with stress, relationships, grief and trauma.

Where is she based and registered?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.