Welcome, I am Nadir Mothojakan.

With  a calm  disposition, strong  communication skills and respect for individual differences, I collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and age-groups. My  journey began as a Mental Health Nurse, guided by a Person-Centred Approach, and has  since grown  to include Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT) and  other  evidence-based methods.

Therapy and coaching create safe, reflective space where people can grow, heal and achieve positive change.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

The foundation of my  work is the Person-Centred Approach, which places you  at the heart of the process. I also integrate C.B.T. to address unhelpful thought patterns, Solution-Focused brief therapy to draw out strengths and solutions, and where appropriate, elements of Transactional Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore unconscious processes  by combining these approaches. I am able to tailor therapy to the unique needs of each client.

Coaching

Coaching is a collaborative process that focuses on  self-discovery and empowerment. Rather than offering direct answers, use thoughtful questionings   and guided  reflection to help  you in areas, such as personal development, career direction, emotional well-being, and lifestyle balances. Together we may explore relationship building, money and financial confidence, health and  well-being, work/life  balance, or personal challenges, such as  procrastination, overthinking and perfectionism. Coaching also provides space to strengthen motivation, self-belief, and resilience. While helping you manage stress, anger, and troubling emotions.

Understanding Grief and Loss

Everyone faces loss at  some  point. Yet, grief is a  deeply  personal  experience that can affect people in different  ways - the death of a loved one often brings overwhelming  emotions and physical effects such as tiredness, sleeplessness, or a sense  of emptiness. Significant changes, such as retirement or job loss, can also trigger  grief while the loss of a sentimental  object may leave an unexpected  emotional void. Sometimes,  loss is more complex- what is called ‘ambiguous loss’- where someone  remains  physically  present but  emotionally or mentally absent, for example, due to dementia or long-term illness.

The experiences can leave people feeling misunderstood, isolated  while others cope by keeping busy, often   suppressing  pain. In  therapy, I offer  a  new  space to  talk openly and without  judgement, to help you process your grief, understand its impact, and begin to move towards healing and growth.

Areas of focus

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching provide  a confidential and  non-judgemental where you are  heard, reflect on  your experiences and  begin to  make  sense  of  your thoughts and emotions. Our work together can help you develop coping  strategies, strengthen relationships, set  healthy  boundaries, increase  resilience, and  reconnect with a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion. I work with adults on :

•  Relationship issues, and childhood attachment difficulties.

•  Addiction and unhealthy coping strategies, such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, or self-harm.

• Trauma, abuse, shame, guilt, and abandonment.

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• Significant life transitions, such as job loss, retirement or major change.

• Anxiety, depression, stress, and troubling emotions.

• Personal loss, bereavement, and grief ( including disenfranchised  and ambiguous grief).

•  Chronic illness, and ‘living loss.’

Trauma -Informed Practice and Culturally Sensitive Practice

I  follow  the six core principles  of Trauma-Informed  Practice : Safety, Empowerment, Trust, Choice, Collaboration and Cultural  Awareness. Recognising and respecting cultural differences is central to my work as it ensures that therapy is relevant, respectful,  and effective.This approach allows  me to  create a strong therapeutic  alliance, validating your unique identity and lived experiences, and helping  to shape a more positive journey.

Ethical Practice

I maintain a safe practice guided  by the B.A.C.P.’s Ethical Standards, with  regular  supervision, further training, and journaling to enhance my learning. I  am a Member of  the  British Psychological  Society and an Associated Member of Charter Institute pf Personnel Development.

Education and Qualifications

I am Accredited Member of the BACP and hold two master’s degree, one in Health Psychology from City University, London, and another from the Open University. Alongside these, I had completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling Skills and specialist training at King’s College London in interventions for serious  mental illness. I also hold a Certificate in Coaching and Psychological Coaching from  the Centre  for Coaching.

Continuing Professional Development

I regularly update  my skills through additional training. Recent CPD includes a Professional Certificate  in Coping  with Abandonment  in Abusive Relationships, Advanced Training  in Bereavement and Loss, Trauma-informed  Practice, Anger Management, and collaborating with Adult Adopted Clients.

Clinical Experience.

 My experience spans a wide range of settings. I have worked in Counselling Agencies with survivors of abuse, trauma, and grief, and have supported individuals living with long-term conditions. I have co-led family interventions to build understanding between clients and carers, facilitated  health awareness groups, and provided vital support during the pandemic for those struggling  with COVID-related losses and transitions.