Emma Nichols
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About me
Taking that first step towards counselling isn't always easy. You might have been thinking about it for a while, or perhaps something has happened that's made you feel it's time to talk to someone. Whatever has brought you here, I understand that opening up to someone you don't know can feel daunting.
I offer a warm, relaxed, and welcoming space where you can talk about what's going on for you, without feeling judged or pressured. You don't need to have everything figured out or even know where to start. Sometimes it's enough just to have somewhere to talk things through, especially when things have been feeling difficult, confusing, or overwhelming.
The way I work is rooted in person-centred counselling, and for me, one of the most important things is that you feel comfortable being yourself. I think it's important that you feel I'm really listening and interested in what you have to say. I'll take the time to understand what's happening for you, and while I'll always respect your own choices, I'm also happy to ask questions, offer another perspective, or gently challenge things when that might be helpful.
Although my training is person-centred, I work integratively, drawing on different counselling approaches depending on what might be helpful for you. I don't believe there's one way of working that suits everyone, and I think it's important that we find a way of working together that feels right for you.
Whether you're struggling with something specific, finding things difficult in your relationships, feeling stuck, or just not quite feeling yourself, we can take some time to explore what's happening and what you might need.
You don't have to know exactly what you want from counselling before getting in touch. We can start wherever you are and take things from there.
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling & Psychotherapy Qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Diploma in Counselling Supervision
Academic Qualifications
BSc (Hons) in Psychology
MA in Education
Professional Accreditation & Membership
COSCA Accredited Trainer
Additional Professional Training
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Alongside my counselling practice, I work as a clinical supervisor and counselling trainer. These roles allow me to continue developing my own practice through working with other counsellors, exploring different therapeutic perspectives, and keeping up to date with developments in the profession.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Life transitions and changes
- Emotional wellbeing
- Identity and self-exploration
- Personal development and self-understanding
- Difficulties expressing emotions
- Managing everyday challenges
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Navigating young adulthood
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving us a chance to have a chat, ask any questions, and see whether working together feels right for you, with no pressure to book.
Counselling
£50 per 50-minute session.
Reduced rate of £35 for students (valid student ID required).
Clinical Supervision
£50 per hour for qualified counsellors and therapists.
£35 per hour for trainee counsellors.
I also offer reduced counselling fees in certain circumstances, so please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss this.
When I work
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Further information
I offer face-to-face counselling appointments in both Fife and West Lothian, with accessible premises in each location. I also offer online sessions if you would prefer to have counselling from the comfort of your own home.
Whether we meet in person or online, my aim is to provide a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable talking openly and at your own pace.
Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to know more about either location or discuss which option might work best for you.
