Nickan Arzpeyma

Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision, CPD & Educational workshops

Psychological understanding has the power to transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the communities we are part of. Alongside my clinical practice, I deliver educational talks, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops, and bespoke training for therapists, organisations, schools, charities, healthcare providers, and community groups.

My workshops are grounded in psychodynamic relational psychotherapy and combine clinical experience, contemporary psychological theory, and practical application to create engaging, reflective, and thought-provoking learning experiences. Whether you’re looking for a keynote presentation, a half-day workshop, a full-day CPD event, or a tailored training programme, every session is designed around the needs of your audience.

New workshops are developed regularly. If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for, please get in touch to discuss bespoke training tailored to your organisation or team.

Current CPD Workshops

Building a Sustainable Private Practice

A practical workshop for newly qualified therapists exploring the transition into private practice. Topics include developing a professional identity, managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome, attracting clients ethically, setting fees, establishing boundaries, marketing your practice, and building a rewarding and sustainable career.

Suitable for:

• Newly Qualified Counsellors and Psychotherapists

• Trainee Therapists Preparing for Private Practice

• Therapists in Their First Five Years of Practice

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Trauma Beyond the Diagnosis

Understanding developmental, childhood, and intergenerational trauma through a psychodynamic relational lens. This workshop explores how trauma shapes identity, relationships, emotional regulation, and the therapeutic process.

Suitable for:

• Counsellors and Psychotherapists

• Mental Health Professionals

• Healthcare Teams

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Working with Shame in Psychotherapy

An exploration of shame, its origins, its impact on identity and relationships, and therapeutic approaches to working with shame in clinical practice.

Suitable for:

• Counsellors and Psychotherapists

• Trainee Therapists

• Clinical Supervisors

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The Therapeutic Relationship

A deeper understanding of attachment, transference, countertransference, and the relational dynamics that shape therapeutic work.

Suitable for:

• Counsellors and Psychotherapists

• Trainee Therapists

• Mental Health Professionals

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Working with Difference

Exploring culture, identity, diversity, belonging, unconscious bias, and the therapeutic relationship within multicultural practice.

Suitable for:

• Therapists

• Schools

• Charities

• Organisations

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Understanding Anxiety Through a Relational Lens

Looking beyond symptoms to understand the psychological meaning of anxiety and how relational approaches can support lasting change.

Suitable for:

• Mental Health Professionals

• Schools

• Community Organisations

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Reflective Practice and Therapist Development

Supporting practitioners to deepen self-awareness, strengthen clinical thinking, and develop confidence through reflective practice.

Suitable for:

• Qualified Therapists

• Trainee Therapists

• Organisations

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Bespoke Workshops

Every organisation has unique learning needs. Alongside my existing CPD workshops, I design and deliver bespoke training tailored to your service, organisation, or event. Workshops can be delivered online or in person and adapted for therapists, healthcare professionals, educational settings, charities, businesses, and community groups.

Whether you’re looking for a keynote presentation, a half-day workshop, a full-day CPD programme, or a series of reflective learning sessions, I’d be pleased to work with you to develop training that meets your objectives and the needs of your audience.

If you’d like to discuss a workshop, CPD event, conference presentation, or bespoke training programme, please get in touch.