Farrah Idris

Farrah Idris is a Complementary and Wellbeing Therapist at Harbor. She is trained in clinical massage, reflexology and aromatherapy, as well as auricular acupuncture, which uses fine needles placed at points on the ear. 

She specialises in using these therapies with people who have long-term health conditions or addictions, and with those receiving palliative care. Farrah also teaches the same therapies and trains others to use them.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Farrah gained a Diploma in Complementary Therapies from City Lit in London in 2014. She trained in auricular acupuncture at the Yuan Clinic in London, using the NADA protocol, a standard set of ear points used in addiction services. 

In 2015, she returned to City Lit for an Award in Adult Teaching and Assessing, and in 2018 she completed a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Hypnotherapy Institute. She also holds a Coaching and Mentoring Award through GP-S.

She holds the NADA acupuncture award, is qualified to train others in it, and is currently working towards a Level 5 Leadership Apprenticeship.

Through GP Care Group, she has completed in-house training in safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety, along with CPD in health, leadership and wellbeing.

Healthcare Leadership & Experience

Farrah has experience adapting her treatments for people with complex or ongoing health needs, for whom a standard massage or reflexology session may not be suitable.

With clients in addiction treatment, she uses the NADA protocol. In the rest of her work, her treatments sit alongside other forms of care, helping people feel more comfortable and relaxed.

Approach to Care

Farrah doesn’t follow a set programme. Instead, she bases each session on the client’s health and on where they are in their wider treatment.

Her aim is to give clients time in which they feel calm and physically at ease, and she takes extra care with anyone whose illness or addiction leaves them more vulnerable.