Nisha Irfan

• Trauma and EMDR
• Mindfulness and CBT
• Attachment work

About Nisha

Nisha Irfan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, and related concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues. She describes her orientation as humanistic and trauma informed, and has 12 years' experience as a counsellor. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Nisha uses a relational way of working that focuses on what happens between the counsellor and the person in front of her. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, name difficult feelings and try out different ways of coping. She includes body-based exercises called TRE to help release tension held in the body.

Her background includes postgraduate study in counselling and psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham and training in clinical supervision from the Centre for Personal and Professional Development. She also practises eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, often abbreviated to EMDR, for people with traumatic memories.

In practical terms Nisha uses methods from attachment-based work, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness alongside EMDR and TRE. This means sessions may include exploring relational patterns, noticing thoughts and behaviours, practising grounding or breathing, and using bilateral stimulation where EMDR is appropriate.

She has worked with a wide range of issues including parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD challenges, body image and domestic violence related concerns. Nisha aims to help people manage symptoms such as sleep problems, anger or isolation and to support coping with life changes.

Sessions are conducted in English. She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation which reflects her adherence to that professional body's standards.

How her approaches translate to remote counselling

Nisha uses attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions; this helps when people are struggling with intimacy, communication or family-of-origin issues. She also uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what is said and prioritising the person's own goals and pace. EMDR is offered for traumatic memories and involves guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall to reduce the distress linked to those memories.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Nisha will discuss different methods with the person in early sessions and adapt plans based on needs, goals and what feels acceptable to the individual. That discussion guides whether to include EMDR, TRE body-based work, CBT-style tasks or mindfulness practice.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy while managing life changes, but the counsellor will agree the practical details of sessions with each person at the start.

Topics Nisha lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Nisha

Does she work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. She lists anxiety among her main concerns and uses cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches to help manage anxious thoughts and symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her orientation is humanistic and trauma informed, drawing on attachment-based, client-centred, CBT and mindfulness methods alongside EMDR and TRE.

How many years has she practised?

She has 12 years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I don't live in the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

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