Nicola Parkinson MBACP

Farnborough Hampshire GU14
01252650968 / 07967 017516 www.nicolaparkinsoncounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

My name is Nicola and I am a counsellor based in Farnborough, Hampshire.

You may not have had counselling before and so I hope this will give you an idea of what is involved.  Counselling is an opportunity to discuss and work through difficult and painful issues that are troubling you.  Counselling is not about judging you, telling you what you should do or giving out advice.

My role is to provide a quiet, private and supportive space where we can explore what is affecting you.

Counselling can help you gain a better understanding of difficulties you may be experiencing.  Sometimes these can be triggered by situations you find yourself in or perhaps unconsciously you are setting up defence mechanisms that work against you.

I believe that the core of counselling is building a therapeutic relationship together.  This relationship is built on honesty, trust and genuineness.  Be assured that whatever you choose to talk about, I will never treat you differently or judge you.

Having counselling may not always be an easy experience but it can be immensely rewarding and beneficial.


For more information, please click on the link to my website or you can contact me through the Counselling Directory. 

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical policy. 

Experience

I work with both young people and adults on a one-to-one basis. As well as my private practice, I work as a volunteer counsellor at a charity in Berkshire. I also work as a college counsellor at a local sixth form college where I counsel students aged between 16 and 19 years of age. Since 2008 I have also been working at a large company in Farnborough where I work within the Occupational Health Department counselling employees.  

Qualifications

CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3

CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2

I completed all four years of my counselling training at Farnborough College of Technology

Additional training and workshops
 
Working with Angry/Depressed Teenagers

Working in the Here and Now

A Therapeutic Approach to Suicide 

Introduction to CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy)

Family Constellations workshop

Child Protection Level 1 

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Existential Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

Counselling is such a personal experience I believe it is important to find the right counsellor for you.  With that in mind, initially I offer a free 50 minute appointment where we can meet to talk about what you hope to gain from counselling and how we might work together to achieve this. 

For subsequent appointments my fees are £40.00 for each 50 minute session.