Frequently Asked Questions

You can bring anything that feels important to you. This may include anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, life changes, emotional challenges, confidence issues, or experiences that feel difficult to manage.

You do not need to have everything worked out before starting therapy. Counselling can be a space to explore what you are experiencing and what support may be helpful.

I support adults with a range of emotional and personal difficulties, including:

Anxiety and stress Feeling overwhelmed Low mood and depression Overthinking Low self-esteem and confidence difficulties Relationship challenges Life changes and transitions Emotional wellbeing difficulties Personal growth and self-exploration Coping with difficult life experiences

If you are unsure whether counselling may be helpful for you, you are welcome to contact me to discuss your needs.

My main approach is Person-Centred Therapy, where the focus is on understanding you as an individual and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

Alongside this, I may draw on:

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) — CBT can help explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT-informed techniques may be used where appropriate to help you understand patterns and develop new ways of coping.

Expressive Therapy — Expressive therapy uses creative ways of exploring thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This may include activities such as writing, imagery, drawing, or other creative approaches where they feel helpful. Expressive approaches can support self-expression, emotional awareness, and exploration of experiences that may sometimes be difficult to put into words.

Grounding Techniques — Grounding techniques are simple practices that can help you reconnect with the present moment, especially during times of stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. These techniques may help you develop a greater sense of calm, stability, and awareness.

No. I provide counselling and psychotherapy sessions by appointment only. I do not provide crisis support, emergency services, or 24-hour support outside of scheduled sessions.

If you experience a mental health crisis or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please contact an appropriate crisis service or emergency support provider.

In your first session, we will get acquainted, talk about what has brought you to counselling, and clarify the kind of support you are hoping for.

You can ask questions about the counselling process, and we can discuss whether my approach feels suitable for your needs.

Sessions usually last 50 minutes and take place by appointment.

The length and frequency of counselling depend on your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. This can be discussed together during your initial sessions.

Yes. Confidentiality is an important part of my counselling practice. What you share in sessions is treated with respect and kept confidential.

There are some limits to confidentiality, including situations where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or another person, safeguarding concerns, or where information must be shared due to legal or professional responsibilities.

I take the protection of your personal information seriously and follow the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and hold a valid Data Protection Registration Certificate.

ICO Registration Details Registration Reference: ZC213237 Date Registered: 04 August 2026 Registration Expires: 03 August 2027

Issued by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF. Telephone: 0303 123 1113 Website: https://ico.org.uk/

I am Nosheen Ijaz, a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and a graduate of the University of Salford, UK.

I work in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and follow professional standards to provide safe, ethical, and respectful counselling and psychotherapy services.

You can contact me through my website or email to arrange an initial consultation. This will provide an opportunity to discuss your needs and explore whether my approach is suitable for you.