Nicky Bell MBACP
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Dartington Devon TQ9 |
Torquay TQ2 |
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07859832860
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Profile
Counselling for Women.
I am passionate about supporting women through the challenges life can bring, be it bereavement, separation, crisis, transition, sexual, menstrual or menopausal issues.
My initial training is in Integrative counselling, which puts the client in the centre drawing on a wealth of theraputic knowledge, skills and practices, as opposed to making one theory or framework fit all. I work creatively, staying open to the individuals way of expressing themselves as well as meeting their theraputic needs.
Many ask me why I choose to work with only women and the answer is that I am a woman, I understand women, I know what it is to be a woman at this time with all the expectations and pressures. I feel that women need other women in times of distress, to share with, to be supported by.
Women are different to men and it feels important to stay open to these differences in the counselling process. Our emotional world, along with our relationships with family and friends, are complex. This is often influenced by our childhood experiences, cultural enviroment, schooling, religion, and the support we receive along the way. As young girls growing up we are generally treated in a different manner to boys, prompted by expectations that differ. Whether conscious or not this has an impact on us, our choices, emotional responses, and the behavioural patterns we bring into adulthood, informing how we deal with challenging life experiences. Our menstrual cycle may also be a contributing factor, and depending on our age, the menopause.
My enquiry into supporting women has been enriched by having a daughter, and indeed still is. As well as my couselling training I have journeyed deep with groups of women exploring feminine archetypes and their distortions. I have a private practice on The Dartington Estate where I also work closely with The Green Funeral Company. I am part of a team of four counsellors and psychotherapists based in a GP's surgery in Torquay called Torbay Talking Therapy, where we aim to offer a counselling service for all.
I run year long groups meeting one evening/morning each month where I facilitate women in the empowering art of charting their menstrual cycle.
I collaborate with Suzannah Uren to run workshops for women on Self-Parenting and also the menopause.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Training
Advanced diploma in Integrative counselling
Womens Initiatiory Journey-with Elisabeth Joseph-Serra
Experience
Private counselling practice in Dartington and Torquay
Co-facilitator of womens workshops on Self-parenting and The Menopause
Co-founder of Torbay Talking Therapy
One-one Self-parenting sessions
Counsellor for The Green Funeral Compapany
Co-facilitator for Eye Shine
Counsellor with the Youth Enquiry Service
Counsellor with The Big Blue
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- HIV/AIDS
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Postnatal Depression
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Menstrual issues
Menopause
Fees
£35 per hour long session
Initial half hour consultation is free
Further Information
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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