Nada Alansari
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About me
Hi, I'm Nada. I'm a psychotherapist, counsellor and coach based in Central London.
I work with insightful, highly sensitive people who are feeling stuck and looking to make sense of their childhood trauma and life experiences. I'm interested in looking at the shadow (and, yes, we all have one!) and bringing it into the light. Doing so can help us break the same patterns we find ourselves in again and again. You might be a high-achiever, perfectionist and dedicated to your job/friends/family and usually put others first. You might be experiencing burnout because of this and need to reconnect with your mind and your body. Or you describe yourself as a "people pleaser" and are finding it hard to create balance in your life, or regularly experience depression and/or anxiety. You could also be trying to figure out who you are and your place in the world. Sounds familiar?
Is therapy for me?
If the above resonates with you, therapy might be for you. If you are looking for personal growth, understanding of yourself and your identity, making sense of the past, finding calm in a chaotic world, you are in the right place. I know that finding a therapist is a difficult process, but you've taken the first step, which is the hardest.
Who I am
With many years spent in the high-pressure corporate world of London as well as being a recent immigrant, I am uniquely placed to understand the challenges of professionals in the corporate world with demanding careers who feel like they don't quite belong. My diverse personal and professional background have shaped my passion in helping others and creating a safe and inclusive space.
How I work
As an integrative therapist, I see every client as a unique individual and believe therapy should be tailored to each client’s needs. I draw from various types of therapy modalities I have trained in (such as psychodynamic, person-centred and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in a trauma-informed way to find an approach that works for you. I specialise in exploring identity and the way identity shifts over our lives; many of our current challenges can be found in the way we define ourselves.
Who I work with
I work with adults facing a wide variety of challenges such as experiencing imposter syndrome, low self-confidence, anxiety, depression, racial identity and identity issues, work stress, issues related to childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, bereavement and grief. I like working holistically; every aspect of your identity is important to me. I encourage clients to bring their whole selves into the room.
I have a special interest in supporting people through the perinatal period, from fertility struggles, IVF and pregnancy through birth and early parenthood. I work with postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, miscarriage and baby loss, as well as the hidden shifts in identity, relationships and family expectations that becoming a parent can bring.
What next?
While the idea of therapy and counselling can be daunting, it can be helpful to understand that it is a form of self-care. Every session is a chance for you to explore yourself and your experience, express yourself and your innermost thoughts and focus on challenges that you may be facing in your life.
You have taken a courageous step in reaching out and I will do my best to meet you where you are, understand your needs and work at a pace that suits you.
Together, we can look at patterns or thoughts that may be holding you back in your life. Increasing self-awareness and understanding our behaviours is often the first step towards reaching our goals.
Schedule a no-obligation, free 15 minute call with me to find out whether we are a good fit and to answer any questions you may have. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. I am a Registered Member of the BACP.
I worked as a Helpline Volunteer at Cruse Bereavement Support for over 2 years and volunteered as a counsellor at a domestic abuse charity based in South London alongside my private practice.
Before training as a therapist, I spent many years working as a lawyer in high-pressure corporate environments. Alongside this, I have personal experience of navigating life as a recent immigrant.
This background allows me to understand, from the inside, the emotional impact of responsibility, performance and expectation as well as the experiences of not quite belonging, or feeling split between different worlds.
I bring this understanding into the therapy room with sensitivity and without assumptions.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
In addition to the areas mentioned in my profile, I have a special interest in working with people from multicultural and diverse backgrounds.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £95.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Depending on availability, I can offer evening appointments for a higher fee.
When I work
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I operate a flexible schedule, so the times set out here does not reflect my full availability. Please contact me for more information.
