Irfan Ali
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About the Therapist
Irfan Ali is an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with more than four years of experience providing client-centred therapy and mental health support. He offers online counselling to adults and adapts therapy to each client’s individual experiences, goals, identity, and preferred way of working.
Irfan supports people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, attachment difficulties, developmental trauma, identity-related concerns, and relationship challenges. He also has a specialist interest in neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD, and experience providing affirming therapy to trans+, gender-diverse, and LGBTQ+ clients.
His approach is collaborative, inclusive, and evidence-informed. Irfan draws on integrative psychotherapy, trauma-focused work, CBT-informed techniques, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems-informed ideas, and mindfulness where these approaches are suitable for the client.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online
- Client groups: Adults, Neurodivergent Clients, LGBTQ+ and Gender-Diverse Clients
- Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Pahari/Mirpuri
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Autism, ADHD, Attachment, Identity and Relationships
- Professional status: Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
- Approach: Integrative, Client-Centred, Trauma-Focused and Neurodiversity-Affirming
Qualifications
- MSc Psychology – Distinction
- MA Integrative Counselling – Distinction and Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence
- BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health – First-Class Honours
- Certified Autism Specialist
- Clinical Supervision Certificate
- CMI Coaching and Management Level 5
Therapy Approach
- Integrative counselling and psychotherapy
- Client-centred therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-informed support
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Internal Family Systems-informed work
- Mindfulness-informed therapy
- Neurodiversity-affirming and identity-sensitive practice
Client Types
- Adults
- Autistic clients
- Clients with ADHD
- Clients exploring possible neurodivergence
- Trans+ and gender-diverse clients
- LGBTQ+ clients
- Clients seeking short-term or longer-term therapy
- Clients with complex or overlapping emotional difficulties
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Trauma and trauma-related distress
- Developmental trauma
- Attachment difficulties and insecure relational patterns
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
- Identity-related concerns
- Autism-related emotional and everyday challenges
- ADHD-related emotional and functional difficulties
- Neurodivergent overwhelm, masking, self-understanding, and acceptance
- Gender identity and trans+ wellbeing
- LGBTQ+ emotional and relational concerns
- Difficulties with self-worth and self-acceptance
- Complex psychological presentations
- Coping strategies, emotional resilience, and personal growth
Professional Practice
- Works in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines
- Experienced in psychological assessment and treatment planning
- Experienced in safeguarding, risk assessment, and clinical documentation
- Clinical supervision training completed
- Professional membership and registration details should be confirmed during onboarding
Professional Experience
- Counsellor and Psychotherapist in independent online practice
- Adult Psychotherapist with Leeds Centre for Attachment and Trauma
- Assistant Psychologist with the NHS Leeds Autism and Diagnostic Service
- Counselling Service Lead and Placement Manager with New Wortley Community Association
- Volunteer Lead Group Facilitator with ADHD UK
- Affirming therapist for trans+ and gender-diverse clients with Beyond Reflections
- Placement Counsellor with Phoenix Health & Wellbeing
- Peer-support group facilitation experience
What to Expect
Irfan offers an inclusive, thoughtful, and non-judgemental online space where clients can explore difficult emotions, relationships, identity, trauma, or neurodivergence-related experiences. He takes time to understand the person behind the difficulty and collaboratively develops a treatment plan based on their needs and goals.
Sessions may involve exploring how past experiences and attachment patterns affect present relationships, developing practical strategies for anxiety and stress, processing traumatic experiences, or building greater understanding and acceptance of autism, ADHD, gender identity, or other aspects of the self.
Irfan can support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental trauma, stress, attachment difficulties, relationship concerns, identity-related distress, autism, ADHD, and wider emotional challenges. Therapy may be offered on a short-term or longer-term basis depending on the client’s needs.