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Nidhish Parikh

Nidhish Parikh, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - relationships and shame

  • Attachment-based work
  • Narrative approaches
  • Couples support

About Nidhish

Nidhish Parikh is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with adults, adolescents and couples who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and feelings of guilt and shame.

Nidhish talks through what is happening now and how past patterns may feed current difficulties. He uses straightforward language and helps people name painful feelings like shame, grief or anger so they feel less stuck.

He offers support for a wide range of situations, including emotional or physical abuse, breakups and separation, parenting stresses and problems at work. He also works with issues connected to identity, sexual orientation, and the particular pressures some people face in relationships.

When working with couples he focuses on communication, trust, intimacy and the practical strains that can build between partners. He also supports couples who want to separate in a way that tries to reduce ongoing conflict.

Nidhish draws on a range of approaches rather than one fixed model. That means sessions can shift between looking at personal history, the stories people tell about themselves, and practical steps to change day-to-day patterns. He aims to help people make clearer choices about relationships, parenting and work without heavy technical language.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Nidhish commonly uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred work to help people understand relationship patterns and to practise different ways of relating. Attachment-based work looks at early and current relationship patterns and how they affect trust and closeness. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers rather than being told what to do.

He also draws on narrative therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves, which can be useful for guilt, shame and identity concerns. Narrative approaches separate the person from the problem and make room for different perspectives on events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and try different methods based on a client's needs, goals and preferences, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or making it easier to join from a quieter space. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to support ongoing work with relationships, shame and everyday stresses without asking you to rearrange your whole schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Gujarati

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief and guilt and shame among other issues.

How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?

He helps people name and story the feelings that keep them stuck, using attachment and narrative ideas alongside practical steps to shift patterns.

What is his clinical background?

He has three years' experience and works integratively, drawing on approaches such as attachment-based and narrative work as needed.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Gujarati.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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