Nagham Alaraji, BACP

Nagham Alaraji is a psychodynamic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on three years of professional experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

She aims to create a calm, open space where clients can speak freely about what they are feeling. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and paced to the individual. Nagham encourages people to take the first step and recognises that reaching out can feel difficult.

Her practice pays attention to how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviours. This helps when patterns from early relationships affect current connections or responses to stress. She also integrates solution-focused ideas to help people set small, practical goals between sessions.

Nagham has worked with issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and the emotional strain of caregiving. Additional focus areas include body image, commitment and communication problems, blended family concerns, ageing and geriatric issues, and coping after disaster.

Sessions can be carried out in English or Arabic. The therapist supports people who are navigating complex emotional experiences and aims to adapt the pace and focus to each person's needs.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences influence current thoughts and feelings. It can help people understand recurring patterns and emotional responses that cause distress. Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds affect trust and closeness in later relationships and is useful for people who notice repeated difficulties with connection.

Solution-focused ideas are practical and goal oriented. They encourage small, measurable steps and help clients notice what changes when they try a new approach. Nagham blends these styles so sessions can both explore deeper histories and work on immediate, manageable goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning can change over time as needs evolve.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable to in-person meetings.