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Nisa Farooq, BACP

BACP-registered counsellor for trauma and grief
  • Bereavement expertise
  • Trauma-informed approach
  • Accepts international clients

About Nisa Farooq

When overwhelm makes the next step feel impossible, Nisa Farooq offers steady, compassionate support to help people find direction again. She recognizes how daunting it can be to reach out for help and views that first move toward counselling as a significant act of courage. Nisa believes counselling can shift someone from quietly struggling to building inner strength and renewed self-belief that supports lasting change.

Nisa Farooq is a BACP registered and accredited psychodynamic counsellor, with additional training as a bereavement counsellor from Cruse Bereavement Care. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. In her practice she draws on psychodynamic ideas while attending closely to each person’s individual experience of loss and emotional pain.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, childhood experiences that continue to affect adult life, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, addiction, narcissistic injuries, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and responses to crime and trauma. Her approach is collaborative and non-judgemental, focused on helping people feel heard and understood as a foundation for healing. When someone is ready to begin, Nisa is available to support that next step on their journey.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Eating disordersParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

HoardingImmigration issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nisa Farooq have?

Nisa Farooq has 5 years of experience.

Is Nisa Farooq a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP registration.

In which languages does Nisa Farooq provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Nisa Farooq located?

Nisa is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nisa Farooq as my therapist?

You can work with Nisa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nisa Farooq work with international clients?

Yes. Nisa works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nisa Farooq cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Nisa commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses, which can help with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and anxiety. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, helping people manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood and obsessive patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences so that their emotional impact is reduced and everyday functioning can improve.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nisa works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques from different models to suit individual circumstances and focuses on what will be most helpful for the client.



Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals and therapists whether someone is at home, travelling, or living abroad, while still maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship and progress toward personal goals.

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