Renika Nakra, BACP

Renika Nakra is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused approaches to help people cope with stress and anxiety. She explains things simply and works alongside clients to build confidence and motivation. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at making starting therapy feel manageable.

She has five years of experience working with career challenges and life transitions. Renika supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar. She also addresses relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue and parenting stress.

Renika blends evidence-based methods to suit each person. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, and acceptance-based techniques to help people live by their values. Attachment-focused and client-centred ways of working guide how she builds trust and explores relational patterns.

Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward. People can expect to set clear goals, try small changes between sessions, and review what helps. The work may include short skills practice, reflective conversation, and planning for real-world situations.

She holds BACP, which is recorded here as a professional credential. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. To start, a short questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling work together.

How therapy approaches translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It often helps with anxiety, depression and practical problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. The counsellor will discuss your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan as you go. That collaborative process helps build clarity about what works and what to try next.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video suits in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people write through thoughts between live sessions and fit therapy around work or caring commitments. Registered or accredited professionals use these options to make therapy more accessible and to support steady progress.