Yoga Nidra Trainer, Psychologist & EMDR Practitioner
Trauma-Informed Therapist, Decolonising Therapy Educator & Yoga Teacher Trainer
Jasminder Bahia is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor, and Yoga Teacher Trainer. She believes in the power of nurturing the body and cultivating a kind and steady mind to help people navigate life's challenges, including trauma, anxiety, stress, and other emotional difficulties.
During her first degree in Applied Psychology, Jasminder was introduced to formal meditation practices, including Zazen and Vipassana. Alongside hockey, aerobics, and running, she became increasingly interested in the relationship between movement, the body, and psychological wellbeing.
Her interest in yoga developed after meeting an experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher in Liverpool. She later travelled to the Himalayas to train with Swami Govindananda, qualifying as a Hatha Yoga teacher. The integration of psychology, yoga, and meditation continues to inform her work today.
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Counselling Psychology
Counselling, Psychology and Psychotherapy are talking therapies are provided in Nottingham, which help to process, improve and increase emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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Clinical Supervision
In psychology and psychotherapy supervision refers to the system whereby the practitioner regularly meets another therapist for their own benefit and to discuss their work. This is required as part of professional good practice.
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EMDR
A therapy for trauma that helps individuals process distressing memories and traumatic events, that uses unique techniques like eye movements or taps to heal distressing memories, and supports the brain in its natural ability to heal itself.
My Approach & Values
Jasminder's approach is grounded in Counselling Psychology and EMDR, recognising the connection between mind, body, and emotional wellbeing. As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Accredited Practitioner, and Yoga Teacher Trainer, she has been teaching yoga since 2003.
She is a tutor on the BAATN Decolonising Therapeutic Practice programme and is currently undertaking advanced professional training in integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
People come to therapy with Jasminder for a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, overwhelming stress, racialised trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and the impact of difficult life experiences.
Where appropriate, therapy may incorporate mindfulness, breathing practices, grounding, and body awareness to support nervous system regulation alongside EMDR and psychological therapy.
Please note that yoga classes, workshops, and one-to-one psychological services are offered separately. To maintain clear ethical and professional boundaries, clients and students are encouraged not to move between these services.