Nicola Hawkwood www.counsellinginsheffield.co.uk

Nicola Hawkwood www.counsellinginsheffield.co.uk Cornerstone Counselling and Therapy Centre 99 Murray Road Sheffield S11 7GH tel: 0114 267 8613 / 07882726070 web: www.counsellinginsheffield.co.uk Click here to Email me

Counsellor Profile

As a qualified counsellor I currently work in primary care at a GP’s surgery and also privately. My name is Nicola, I am a warm, empathic person and as a counsellor I am committed to helping my clients. I believe that a good, strong therapeutic relationship is vital to the counselling process and that everyone is unique.

I have training and interests in different forms of counselling: therefore I take an integrative approach in my work. This involves working with several distinct models of counselling and psychotherapy and allows me to adapt my techniques to the personal problems that are unique to the individual. For example I am interested in Cognitive Based Therapy, which is used to identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, and to work with the client to resolve these issues.

My experience is of working with clients with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger management, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, family relationship problems, eating disorders and bereavement.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

My current work has been with a particular emphasis on suicide prevention and self-harm. I have experience of short-term work, long-tem and crisis work with individuals. I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work within the guidelines of the Ethical Framework for Good Practise.

From receiving counselling myself, I know how difficult it can be to approach a counsellor and understand much of the anxiety that goes along with meeting for the first time. I am mindful of this and try as much as possible to put my clients at ease during the session.

I truly believe that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to progress towards a more satisfying way of life. It provides you with the opportunity to find your own solutions to personal emotional problems. Especially in those difficult times when our minds become so busy its difficult to hear what we want for ourselves.

Please email or contact me if you have any questions.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Abuse

Addiction(s)

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement

Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression

Bullying

Career Counselling

Debt Management

Dementia

Depression

Eating Disorders

Low Self-Confidence

Low Self-Esteem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Postnatal Depression

Relationship Issues

Sexuality

Stress

Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage

Trauma

Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Suicide & Self Harm
Domestic abuse

Fees

My fee is £35, although I may be able to offer a reduction for anyone on low income. I also offer reduced fees for trainee counsellors seeking personal therapy as part of their course criteria

I will try to be as flexible as possible in order for appointment times to be convenient for you. I am able to offer daytime and evening appointments.

Short notice appointments are also sometimes available.

Extra Information

The first session will be for used for you to tell me what has brought you to counselling, to discuss if counselling is likely to be beneficial for you and to see if you're comfortable working with me.

I always work within a private and confidential setting, to help my clients feel safe.

CRB checked (criminal records)

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