Nahid Aghili , BACP

Nahid Aghili is a UK-based counsellor with 17 years of clinical experience who combines a person-centered stance with training in Transactional Analysis to support clients through life transitions and relationship challenges. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis from Middlesex University and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a leading professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.

Nahid brings a multicultural perspective to her work, having lived in Florence for many years before moving to London in the 1980s. She is fluent in English, Persian and Italian, and draws on that linguistic and cultural background when working with international clients. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is central to change, she offers an authentic, non-stigmatizing approach that balances empathy and unconditional positive regard with practical reality checking and collaborative problem solving. Nahid meets clients where they are and adapts the pace of work to individual needs, helping people build greater resilience, clearer communication and more fulfilling connections in their lives.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Nahid often uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard and valued while exploring personal goals and emotional needs. Attachment-based therapy is another key approach she employs - it looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people develop more secure and satisfying connections. For clients affected by harm or overwhelming experiences, trauma-focused therapy offers targeted strategies to process painful memories and regain a sense of control in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Nahid works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She balances listening with gentle guidance so the selection of techniques evolves from the client-therapist relationship.

Online therapy with Nahid is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when circumstances change, and access support from licensed professionals regardless of geographic location.