Alisha Chainani, NCPS

Alisha Chainani is a UK-based therapist with three years of clinical experience, currently completing an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a recognised professional body, and brings focused training in Transactional Analysis to her practice.

Over the past three years Alisha has supported people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, identity questions, relationship difficulties, cultural displacement, and major life transitions. She also works with those who feel stuck in long-standing patterns or overwhelmed by competing expectations, helping to untangle how past experiences and present circumstances interact.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and relational - she views the therapeutic relationship itself as central to the work and aims to create a steady space where every part of a person is welcome, including feelings that may be uncertain or guarded. Rather than offering quick fixes, Alisha takes time to understand patterns of thought and behaviour and how early experiences shape current reactions.

Depending on a person’s needs, sessions may include exploring relational patterns through Transactional Analysis, developing greater self-compassion, and working through difficult emotions that are hard to name alone. She supports clients in finding clarity, building connection, and creating practical changes that feel meaningful in day-to-day life.

Transactional Analysis and Relational Work Online

Alisha’s practice is rooted in Transactional Analysis, a therapeutic model that helps people understand the patterns of interaction they develop with themselves and others. This approach looks at recurring communication styles and inner dialogues, making it easier to spot unhelpful patterns and try alternative ways of relating that reduce anxiety and improve relationships.

She also emphasises relational work and cultivating self-compassion, focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a place to explore attachment patterns, shame, and belonging. This kind of work supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness, or challenges tied to family of origin and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alisha works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which techniques fit best.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving and other commitments. For many, these options make regular therapy more achievable while preserving the relational focus and continuity of care that support lasting change.