Nisha Irfan, BACP
Nisha Irfan is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma.
About Nisha
Nisha Irfan is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma. She works with concerns such as low self-esteem, complicated grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with sleep and anger. Nisha uses practical conversation and reflective listening to help people understand their feelings and find clearer ways forward.
She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
Background and approach
Her background also includes a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Centre for Personal and Professional Development. These qualifications shape how she organises sessions and how she reflects on her practice. Nisha’s way of working is humanistic and trauma informed.
She pays attention to the relationship in the room and to how past experiences affect present life. Sessions mix talk-based work with body-focused practices when helpful, such as tension, trauma and stress releasing exercises to reduce physical holding and calm the nervous system. She uses a range of methods depending on what a person needs.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, cognitive ideas and mindfulness can all be part of the work. Nisha aims to make therapy a collaborative process where clients set goals and pace. With twelve years of experience, she brings steady support to people coping with life changes, career stress, ADHD-related difficulties, compassion fatigue and issues around sexuality and identity.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided online using several formats.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 117737 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nisha works with
Everything Nisha lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
Approaches Nisha lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as the work progresses, so the process stays collaborative.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with a therapist. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted, live chat suits short check-ins and text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still accessing experienced registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Nisha help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. Other areas include grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is humanistic and trauma informed, with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are collaborative and mix talking with practical exercises when useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has twelve years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy with a range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and base location are listed?
She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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