Lesley Nicholls
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About me
It can be really unnerving and complex, when deciding to talk to someone about something you are finding difficult- trying to make sense of it all.
You may not be sure if you need support. You are welcome to contact me before making a decision.
I offer both on going therapy, and single session therapy( SST) otherwise known as One At A Time Therapy(OAATT)
As a counsellor, I provide a distinct service, by being completely independent of Brackley, with no personal connections in the area, and few in Banbury.
I offer a non- judgemental, confidential, safe space to help start the healing process, and help you find your way forward. You can use your sessions to speak openly and freely about whatever may be troubling you.
I am qualified to work face to face, virtually via Zoom or by telephone, supporting you, at your pace. Initially I offer to meet you on the phone in an initial free 20 minute telephone session (with no obligation) so that you can explain your wishes, and decide if, and how we might work together.
As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor. I use three core theory types - Person Centered, Gestalt and Transactional analysis . Some of the work has a creative format. How we work together is your choice. I work in Brackley and Banbury.
My recent counselling experience includes:·
- Anger management
- Addiction, including Gambling
- anxiety
- loss
- Abuse
- Carers issues
- Empty nest syndrome
- low self esteem
- low confidence
- Feeling sad
- General Anxiety Disorder
- Depression
- Family issues
- Loneliness
- Work-related stress.
- ADHD and ASD support around change
- Change
With single session therapy, I offer support for one session. The client can use the session to explore what they have learnt from the session, take time to process learning and then decide if more support would be useful, or understand what happens for them if the same situation arises in the future.
- If there is anything else you would like information about please just contact me on the link below or text me on 07549 009544
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Member of the BACP (British Association of counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework. ( MBACP)
My recent counselling experience includes working on behalf of a national, gambling addiction support agency, and separately with 11-18 year olds in a secondary school setting. I have also I have worked in special needs administration in a primary school setting for 19 years, and been Fellow of the Institute of Personnel Management ( FCIPD) for 20+ years.
I hold the following qualifications:
CPCAB Level 2&3 in counselling skills
CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic counselling
On line and telephone counsellor qualification (80 Hours)
MBACP
School Mental Health Advisor
Gamcare - gambling addiction training
Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board- safeguarding pupils briefing ( June22)
Prevent Awareness Training (Sept 22)
Tastelife- eating disorder awareness training
ASD,ADHD,PDA in TEENS(May 24)
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
Menopausal symptoms
Therapies offered
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Fees
From £45.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I will help you identify your personal values, strengths, and abilities in support of your personal or professional goals.
My concessionary rate for those on Universal Credit and counselling students is £45.00 . Thereafter £55.00
Single session fees can be notified by text. They depend on duration and location. Please contact me below.
When I work
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Face to face or on line
Brackley- Tuesday nights and Saturday
Banbury - Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Friday evenings
Further information
Client's testimonial :
"Thank you so much for being such a wonderful support and guide to me over the past couple of months. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to be completely open and honest without any fear of judgement; it has been truly refreshing "- P
"May be I am stronger than I think"- N
Harbour Counselling- web site/ instagram detailed below :
www.harbour-counselling.com or @harbourcounsellinglesley or
Email me
07549009544
