Harriet Nichols

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About me

Hello and welcome

Are you feeling lost, disconnected or overwhelmed with the pressures of life; its challenges and transitions? Perhaps you are a mum that is struggling and are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood ? The weight of things can feel isolating, but you don't have to carry them alone... I would love to support you in feeling better and in finding some balance.

I support adult women with life's challenges and transitions, including grief, anxiety, depression, stress, low-self esteem/confidence, family issues & relationship difficulties. I also have an additional specialism supporting mums - including pregnancy and post-natal support.

What I offer:

I am a BACP registered, person-centred counsellor and I offer:

  • Online counselling (nationwide).
  • counselling in nature
    • from a beautiful cabin in woodland (near Uckfield/ Crowborough / Heathfield)
    • Walk and talk (available in the Spring)
  • In person counselling - In Stoneham (between Uckfield and Lewes) and in Hove

You can choose the type of session that feels most comfortable for you. 

My counselling approach is supportive, empathic and tailored towards your individual needs-  we will work at a pace and a depth that feels right for you.

Women's Mental Health:

I understand how difficult it can be to navigate life's challenges and transitions, particularly when you are juggling the expectations of various roles and responsibilities and when it is hard carve out time for yourself. I provide a safe space for you to explore how you are feeling, to better understand any underlying issues and develop greater self-awareness - helping you to achieve a sense of clarity, greater balance, improved mental wellbeing and personal growth. 

 I offer support in many areas such as:

  • bereavement / grief 
  • difficult life events/ major life changes/ life transitions
  • anxiety
  • depression /low mood
  • feeling sad / stuck / lost
  • stress
  • low self-confidence/ low-self esteem,
  • family issues / relationship difficulties,
  • childhood experiences
  • pressures of family life

Maternal Mental Health

I have an additional specialism in maternal mental health and supporting mums/birthing parents with any challenges relating to parenthood- including pregnancy and post-natal support. I understand the unique challenges and emotional complexities that come with pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood and I understand that early motherhood in particular, is a time when you may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious and isolated. I am here to help you navigate any difficulties you may be  facing, to grow in confidence and to build resilience. 

 I support mums/birthing parents in areas such as:

  • pregnancy & post-natal issues
  • baby blues/post-natal depression/ low mood
  • post-natal anxiety
  • overwhelm/ burnout/fatigue/sleep deprivation
  • irritability/crying/mum guilt
  • changes in sense of identity
  • feelings of worthlessness/not good enough/low self-image
  • social isolation/social anxiety
  • relationship difficulties

Therapy in Nature

In addition to working with clients in more traditional therapy rooms and online, I also offer an approach that blends the traditional counselling experience with the healing benefits of nature.

I hold sessions in a beautiful wooden hut in local woodland, enabling you to connect with your surroundings while working through any difficulties you may be experiencing. (I will also be offering walk and talk in the Spring).

I believe the natural world offers a calming and restorative sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle of life, fostering both self-reflection and healing  and that having sessions in nature will help you to feel more connected to both yourself and to the world around you. 

Working Together:

Whether we meet in nature, in a therapy room or online, I offer a warm, supportive and welcoming space in which you can talk things through. I create an environment where you are free to express yourself both honestly and openly and where I will listen without judgement.  Together, we will untangle the complexities of whatever it is that you are going though and find a meaningful path forward.​  

Next Steps:

I know that finding the right person to talk to can feel daunting and confusing and so I offer a FREE (no obligation) 15-20 minute initial call (video/ phone) and a reduced cost first session (online only). This will give you plenty of opportunities to ask me any questions and help you to get a sense of what it might be like to work with me.  I also hope this will enable you to feel safe and comfortable as you begin your therapeutic journey. 

Please feel free to explore my website to find out more and/or to drop me a message to book an initial call / session or to ask me any questions. 

I hope we have the opportunity to work together and thank you for considering me as part of your therapeutic journey. 

Hattie (she/her)

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a person-centred experiential counsellor working in private practice. Ecotherapy is an evolving part of my practice. 

I also work as a Group Support Facilitator and Counsellor for a women's charity in Brighton and Hove, helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of women across East Sussex. As a charity, we help to reduce isolation and empower women to being about positive change in their lives. In addition to providing counselling support for women, I also help to run their therapeutic support groups for first time and second (+) time mums and also for mums who are survivors of sexual trauma.

I am a BACP registered member and I have undertaken BACP approved practitioner training. I also hold a degree in criminology and law. This means  that I adhere to the BACP code of ethics and I provide a safe and confidential counselling service. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

The sessions are 50 minutes long. I work with some clients for a short period and I work with others longer term. 

I offer a HALF PRICE initial session (online only). 

I offer reduced cost online sessions for people on maternity leave / for non-working mothers.

I offer discounts for students.

Please feel free to enquire and we can discuss your circumstances.

When I work

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Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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Harriet Nichols
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