Nadir Mothojakan

Nadir Mothojakan

Accredited BACP Counsellor & Trauma-Informed Practitioner

 When you are navigating loss, trauma, depression, or anxiety, your brain often enters "survival mode." This state can make it incredibly difficult to process complex information or make daily decisions. If you are experiencing "stuck" or prolonged grief, your body's threat system may be constantly activated—especially if your loss was sudden, violent, or traumatic.

In my trauma-informed practice, we prioritize your immediate safety and stability first. We balance specialized therapeutic techniques with practical, daily-life support to address both the primary traumatic event and the hidden secondary losses that follow (like a loss of identity, stability, or routine).

You do not have to keep your grief a secret anymore, and you do not have to pretend you are "fine" when you aren’t. Therapy offers a safe, judgment-free space to unpack what is happening, understand why your body and mind are reacting this way, and find practical, healthy ways to move forward. You don't have to carry this heavy weight alone. Reach out when you're ready, and we can take that very first step toward finding your way back to yourself, together.

Professional Development & Self-Care

To ensure the highest standard of care, I engage in regular clinical supervision and continuous professional development, using self-awareness to reflect deeply on my work.

Education, Qualifications & Training

·     Accredited Member – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), 2023

·     M.A. in Counselling (Merit) – Goldsmiths College, University of London, 2019

o   Research on Disenfranchised Grief.

·     Awareness of Bereavement Care (Level 2) – Cruse Bereavement Care, 2015

·     M.Sc. in Health Psychology – City University, London, 2010–2012

o   Research on 'Carers’ role following Heart Surgery'.

·     Certificate in Coaching & Psychological Coaching – Centre for Coaching, 2008

·     M.Sc. in Psychology – Open University, 2000–2006.  o   Research on Grief and Drug Addiction.  

·     Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology – Open University, 1997–2000

·     Thorn Course: Diploma in 'Problem Centred Interventions for people with serious mental illness' – King's College London, University of London, 2000

·     B.A. (Hons) 2:ii – Open University, Milton Keynes, 1986–1992

·     Diploma in Counselling Skills – ILEA, Southwest London College, 1983–1986

·     Diploma in Drama Therapy – 1978–1979

Outside the therapy room, I stay grounded by reading, watching films, walking daily, and spending time with loved ones. I also volunteer at a community centre to support displaced individuals, which inspires my appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit

You are most welcome to book a free complimentary session of 30 minutes to check if we are the right fit for the therapy. Thank you.