Nisha Irfan, BACP

Nisha Irfan trained at the University of Nottingham, earning a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and holds 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 recognised professional body that reflects a commitment to high standards of ethical and competent practice. Nisha follows the BACP Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure in her work with clients.

Nisha works from a humanistic counselling orientation that values relational depth and presence, while maintaining a trauma-informed stance. She is a certified provider of Tension, Trauma and Stress Releasing Exercises (TRE), a method designed to release deep muscular patterns of tension and support the body in returning to balance. She is also fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a psychotherapy method that uses bilateral stimulation to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories.

Nisha uses these approaches to support people managing post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, complicated grief, anger, pain-related concerns and relationship difficulties. Her practice emphasises compassionate, evidence-informed interventions that address both emotional and somatic aspects of distress, helping clients move toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Nisha integrates client-centered therapy and EMDR alongside mindfulness-informed practices to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship in which the therapist provides acceptance and reflective listening to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings; this approach is helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes. EMDR is a structured psychotherapy that works with distressing memories by pairing focused recall with bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions; it is often used for trauma, severe anxiety and complicated grief. Mindfulness-based techniques encourage gentle present-moment awareness and self-compassion, offering practical tools to manage stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Nisha works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses. She involves clients in decisions about pacing and techniques so treatment feels personally relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility and accessibility for busy lives or mobility constraints. These modalities make it easier to attend sessions from home, maintain continuity during transitions, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous options to suit different communication styles. Registered professionals and therapists can effectively deliver these approaches online while tailoring sessions to each client’s circumstances.