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Nagham Alaraji

Nagham Alaraji

Therapist · United Kingdom

Compassionate psychodynamic counsellor

  • Psychodynamic approach
  • BACP registration
  • Works in English and Arabic

About Nagham

Nagham Alaraji is a psychodynamic counsellor who combines thoughtful listening with gentle guidance. She holds a BACP registration and brings three years of professional experience to her work. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people find clarity when life feels overwhelming.

She often supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, low mood or depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Relationship difficulties, grief and loss also feature in her practice. Nagham makes space for whatever a person brings and helps them name what matters most.

In sessions she focuses on the patterns that shape feelings and relationships. That can mean looking at past experiences and how they affect present behaviour. It also means working together to identify small, practical steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.

Nagham draws on attachment-based ideas to understand close relationships. She uses psychodynamic thinking to trace recurring patterns, and solution-focused techniques to set achievable short-term goals. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm needs careful processing.

She offers therapy in English and Arabic and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Nagham's approaches translate to online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns in feelings and relationships. It helps people understand how past experiences affect current reactions and close connections. This can be useful for ongoing worries, relationship concerns, or long-standing low mood.

Attachment-based work focuses on how people bond and relate. It helps when fear of abandonment or attachment issues make relationships feel difficult, and it supports people who want steadier emotional connections.

Solution-focused methods target short-term change. Sessions set small, practical goals that make daily life easier and help people notice progress between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods that fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and new priorities arise.

The profile does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter location. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective support this way, and Nagham can discuss how to structure sessions so they fit everyday life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nagham help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief or loss.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and reflective, combining careful listening with practical steps to reduce distress and build resilience.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a psychodynamic therapist and supporting people with a range of emotional concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.

What session formats are offered?

The profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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