About Me


“I am a human being first; therapist second.” ~ Nina

Hello, I’m Nina, an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Senior Accredited both by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). With 22 years of post-qualification experience, I offer counselling and psychotherapy sessions tailored to your individual needs at my private practice in Wallington, Surrey, UK.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, including different ages, ethnicities, genders, and experiences. I have supported adults, children, teenagers, couples, families, and older clients in schools, counselling centres, cancer centres, universities, and private practice.

I have a particular interest in working with:

  • Adopted families
  • Neurodiverse clients (ADHD & Autism)
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals

who have experienced trauma or relational difficulties during their childhood. Approximately 80% of my current client base is neurodivergent.

As a Senior Accredited member of both BACP and NCPS, I adhere to their ethical frameworks, and my work is professionally supervised by a BACP and UKCP registered Supervisor.

My Approach:

My approach is facilitative and collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you should always have autonomy and choice over your therapeutic journey. You set the pace, the focus, and the depth of our work together.

I practice Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, combining techniques from multiple therapy models to suit your unique needs – to create a flexible, personalised approach. Therapy is client-led and holistic, exploring not only what works for you, but why it works. At the heart of my practice is our therapeutic relationship – a safe, respectful, and compassionate space where meaningful change can take place.

I offer sessions:

  • Face-to-face at my private practice in Wallington, Surrey.
  • Online via Zoom, WhatsApp video or telephone.
  • Hybrid options (a blend of in-person and online).

Sessions can be short-term, long-term, single session or time-limited, and I accept clients with Aviva and AXA and WPA insurance cover.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate for working with children and adults.

Clinical Supervision:

As an Integrative Clinical Supervisor (Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals & Groups), I provide supervision to Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Healthcare Professionals in one-to-one or group settings, primarily online via Zoom.

I support supervisees through reflection and growth, helping you strengthen your skills, build confidence, and evolve as a practitioner. My supervision approach is guided by the ‘seven-eyed’ model and embraces the 4 C’s: Competence, Confidence, Compassion, and Creativity.

I also guide therapists through the BACP and NCPS Accreditation and Senior Accreditation processes, whether you trained outside the UK or are newly qualified.

Professional Membership & Qualifications:

Memberships:

Qualifications:

Specialist training:

​​Other languages spoken and therapy sessions offered in:

  • Bengali
  • Hindi

Accredited Register Scheme:

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) in the UK as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Professional Background:

Over the years, I’ve held roles in a variety of settings, including:

Initiatives:

I am passionate about supporting the wider community through an initiative I have founded:

Therapy World – A therapy portal connecting clients with qualified Counsellors and Psychotherapists across the UK. We provide enhanced DBS checks and CPD resources for practitioners. www.therapyworld.org

ADHD Hall – Offers bi-monthly support groups for individuals with ADHD, their partners, and families. We also provide pre-diagnostic assessments and advocacy for neurodiverse clients facing workplace discrimination. www.adhdhall.com

In My Spare Time:

I enjoy volunteering and contributing meaningfully to my community, including as:

Clients I work with:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Neurodiverse
  • Older adults
  • Organisations
  • Young adults

How I deliver therapy:​

  • Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions
  • Hybrid of F2F & Online sessions
  • Online video sessions
  • Long-term sessions
  • Short-term sessions
  • Single session therapy
  • Telephone sessions
  • Time-limited sessions
  • Walk & Talk

Main Therapeutic Approach:

  • Integrative

Other types of therapy:

  • Brief therapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counselling
  • Family
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Person centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution focused

Presenting issues I can help with:

  • Abortion
  • Abuse
    • Domestic violence
    • Emotional abuse
    • Physical abuse
    • Sexual abuse
  • Adoption
  • ADHD
  • ADHD Pre-diagnostic Screening Assessment
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety
    • Anxiety attacks
    • Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
    • Health anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Social anxiety
  • Bereavement
    • Dealing with loss & grief
    • Dealing with sudden death (accident, illness, suicide)
  • Behaviour problems
  • Blended Family
  • Boarding school syndrome
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Carer support
  • Childless not by choice
  • Chronic illness
  • Climate & eco-anxiety
  • Confidence building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Couples Counselling
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Clinical depression
    • Feeling sad
    • Postnatal depression
    • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Discrimination
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Family issues
  • Feeling sad
  • Gender identity
  • Health related issues
  • Infertility
  • Jealousy
  • LGBQTIA+ counselling
  • Loneliness
  • Loss
  • Low self-confidence
  • Low self-esteem
  • Mediation
  • Menopause
  • Mental health
  • Miscarriage
  • Money
  • Narcissistic abuse
  • Neurodiversity
  • Non-monogamy
  • Older people’s counselling
  • Open relationship
  • Passive-aggressive behaviour
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal development
  • Polygamy
  • Post-natal depression
  • Pregnancy & birth
  • Pregnancy related issues
  • Race & racial identity
  • Racism
  • Redundancy
  • Relationship problems
    • Affairs & betrayals
    • Coercive control
    • Couple relationship
    • Family issues
    • Psychosexual issues
    • Relationship transition
    • Separation & divorce
    • Sexual health
    • Sexual Intimacy
  • Relationship issues (Non-family relationships)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-esteem
  • Serious illness
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual assault
  • Sexual identity
  • Sexual health
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Terminal illness
  • Trauma
  • Women’s issues
  • Work related issues
  • Young carers
  • Young People’s counselling

NCPS Membership type: Accredited Professional
NCPS Membership number: NCS22-03127

Evergreen Certification: Certified Professional of ADHD Clinical Services Provider