Ian Nicholson-Kapasi
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About me
Life can be incredibly unfair, unkind, cruel and traumatic. I’ve experienced first hand the need for compassionate support and therefore offer a supportive and confidential space to explore your experiences. Whether you're feeling overwhelm, isolation, trauma, suicide or seeking change or personal growth, I will walk alongside you. Together, we can work through challenges, foster resilience and embrace your authentic self. As a neurodiverse mental health professional, I understand many of the unique challenges and strengths of diverse minds.
I am trained in person-centred and psychodynamic modalities, however, it is the relationship that facilitates change, healing & growth. Let's navigate your journey, explore your past, understand your present, and build a better future. I've walked this road, and remain committed to betterment, helping those alongside me to find a better way of being.
The actuality of Life transcends the binary of black or white; it’s often more an intricately layered balance and blend of both. Deep within this rainbow of grey, we can discover the richness of experience and opportunities in life, which is unique to every individual on their journey. This is where we will connect, where change begins and growth occurs.
Online sessions available now. In-person sessions available from February 2025.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PGCert Diploma in counselling (Edinburgh University)
- Level 3, Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (Neebosh)
- Business support mentor (Princes Trust)
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
Up to £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Connections tiered fee structure
I offer a free initial consultation online or phone for 10-15 minutes if you would like to see about how it feels to connect with me and work together.
- Free Sessions - Tier 1
For individuals on less that £10,000 per year, such as those receiving Universal Credit or Jobseeker's Allowance. These sessions are funded through donations and grants and therefore might be subject to a waiting system. We offer up to 15 sessions in Tier 1 with a check in every 5. As Tier 1 is a funded program, we would look to end at (or around) sessions 15. However, under considered circumstances there might be scope to continue beyond this.
- Pay What You Can - Tier 2
For individuals on £10,000 - £20,000 per year. Clients can pay any variable amount between £5 and £30. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.
- £40 per session - Tier 3
Individuals earning between the Scottish Living Wage (£11.44 per hour) and the average Scottish wage up to £30,000 per year. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.
- £50 per session - Tier 4
All individuals earning over £30,000 per year. We recommend (but are not restricted to) 10-15 sessions and will have a check-in every 5.
*Tier 4 and 5 are introductory rates and are subject to change by +£5 in February 2025
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My availability is: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.
Appointment times are: 9:30am, 10:45am, 12pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm
I offer a free initial consultation online or phone for 10-15 minutes
