Prerna Nautiyal , BACP

Prerna Nautiyal is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems. She also works with concerns linked to LGBT matters, addictions, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and self-esteem. Prerna names ADHD, bipolar and coping with life changes among areas she supports. She practices in the United Kingdom and communicates in English, Bengali and Hindi.

Prerna uses a person-centred way of working that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace that feels comfortable. She adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than following a fixed template.

Her approach also draws on mindfulness practices to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and bodily stress. Narrative ideas are used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and to create space for new, more helpful accounts. For clients affected by traumatic events, elements of somatic and trauma-focused work are available to address bodily reactions and memory-linked distress.

Prerna has five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. She balances this work alongside another role during the week, so offers sessions in specific time slots. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire when they begin.

People coming to Prerna can expect practical conversation, clear next steps and a respectful atmosphere. She aims to help people find small, manageable changes that add up to better day-to-day coping and clearer direction.

How online approaches and talk-based methods help

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor follows the client's concerns and shapes each conversation to the individual's pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a listening space and practical planning rather than a fixed treatment plan.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelming thoughts and bodily tension. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, sleep disruption and managing strong emotional reactions.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people carry about themselves and their relationships. By separating the person from their problems, it becomes possible to rewrite unhelpful patterns and try new ways of behaving and relating.

Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in session and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients and the counsellor set goals together and review progress over time to refine the plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for longer conversations and visual contact. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging suits quick check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and current routines.