Harriet Nichols

Hi, I'm Hattie (she/her)

I'm a women's therapist and I have an additional specialism supporting mums. I can meet you in a variety of settings including in-person, online and in nature.

Whatever it is that has bought you here, I want you to know that you're not alone and I am here to help.

You might be:

• suffering with anxiety, overwhelm or stress
• navigating family issues or relationship difficulties 
• finding it hard in the postnatal period or early years of parenting
• feeling stuck / lost in a challenging stage of life
• going through a difficult life event
• .... or perhaps you just don't feel like your usual self

Counselling is a way in which you can work through any difficulties you are facing and find a way forward. 

🌿Who I work with:

I support women & mums who feel low, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, who are experiencing relationship struggles/family issues, low self- confidence or who are going through a difficult life event or life stage.

I have an additional specialism in the transition to motherhood / the postnatal period and peri-menopause/menopause, having worked in these areas for a local women's counselling charity for a number of years.

I am passionate about the issues that affect women and I would be pleased to support you. 

🌿 How I work:

I offer Person - Centred Experiential Therapy (PCET).

What does this mean?

I offer a warm, friendly space, where every topic is welcome.  I will not give you advice in the way that your friends might, but I will help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour - helping you to develop your self-awareness and to gain new perspectives.  We can also work on building the trust in yourself and in making whatever changes in your life that might be helpfuI. 

​You will have the time and space to delve into any underlying aspects that you might want to explore, reflecting not only on what is going on for you now, but also on the things that may sit underneath your experiences.

Our sessions may include:

• Untangling complex thoughts and feelings
• Gaining clarity around what’s going on for you / finding new perspectives
• Developing greater self-awareness and understanding
• Building self- confidence so that you feel empowered to make changes
• Reflecting on how things feel in the body (helping with emotional clarity and the processing of unresolved feelings or over - analysing/thinking).
• Breathwork - If it feels helpful, we can explore gentle breathing and grounding techniques, which can help with anxiety/stress and nervous system regulation. 

Sessions are open-ended, allowing you the space to dive into things as deeply as you want and so that you have time to reflect on any underlying difficulties. We will move at your pace - exploring what feels important to you each week. 

🌿Ways We Can Work Together

I offer sessions in non- clinical and nature- based settings including :

• Online counselling (UK-wide)
• In-person sessions in a rustic countryside barn
• Woodland therapy from a cosy woodland cabin
• Walk-and-talk sessions on Ashdown Forest

🌿About me:

My path to counselling began after experiencing a profound personal loss. Speaking with a counsellor helped me to navigate my experiences — and ultimately inspired me to retrain, so I could offer the same support to others.

I’m a mum of two and so I understand the overwhelm, complex emotional shifts and identity changes that come with early motherhood.  

I've worked at a Brighton-based women's counselling charity for a number of years, supporting women's mental health during their most challenging life transitions, including  grief, becoming a mum or birthing parent, peri-menopause and menopause.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the legal profession for over a decade.  This means that I understand workplace stress, career changes and challenges and the pressures of balancing multiple roles. My background also means that I uphold an ethical and professional practice. 

I’m also a trauma-informed Yoga Nidra teacher.

🌿Next steps

I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting -  but I will support you along each step of the journey. 

I offer a free 15-20 minute informal Connection Call  where we can have an informal chat and I can tell you a bit more about what I offer - which will help you to see if we’re a good match.

To get started:

•  Visit: www.hattienichols.com for more information.
• Email: info@hattienichols.com or click “Email Me” above.... I will always reply, even if I’m fully booked (please check your junk folder just in case!)

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

Hattie (she/her)
Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor | Registered MBACP

Women's Mental Health | Maternal Mental Health 

Women's issues, life stages and transitions

FREE (no obligation) 15-20 minute connection call (video/ phone)

Limited number of reduced cost online sessions for people on maternity leave or for non-working mothers who may find payment of my standard fees challenging (£40 p/h).

Student discount. 

Short and long term therapy available. 

 🌿 Please explore my website to find out more - www.hattienichols.com (see link above). 🌿

What are the benefits of nature based / outdoor therapy?

I am passionate about taking therapy into nature-based settings and utilising the therapeutic benefits that emerge from nature connection.  Being out in the elements or among the trees can bring us into the present moment, offering a calming sanctuary, away from the pressures and noise of everyday life.

Outdoor therapy also can help with:

• reduction in stress
• balancing/regulating your nervous system
• gaining new perspectives
• connection to yourself and the world around you
• a sense of belonging

Please feel free to ask me any questions about working together in nature.