About me
Hello, my name is Nadine. I’m a qualified Humanistic and Existential Counsellor with a focus on a Person-Centred approach. I believe that every individual has the capacity for self-discovery and growth, as well as the potential to find their own solutions to life’s challenges.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, uncertain, or lonely. At times, you may be facing personal, emotional or relationship difficulties, or simply need some space to talk and feel heard. Whatever brings you to counselling, we can work together to explore and understand what you are experiencing. I offer a supportive, empathetic and non-judgemental space where you can develop greater self-awareness, build confidence and find ways of moving forward that feel right for you.
Central to my approach is building a genuine relationship where you feel safe, supported and able to be yourself. I will work alongside you at your own pace, while at times gently challenging patterns or ways of thinking that may be holding you back. Together, we can develop a greater understanding of what is happening for you and explore what might help you move forward. Our work will be guided by what feels most useful to you and your individual needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 20 years working in production management within the television industry. Working in a fast-paced and demanding environment developed strong communication, adaptability and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure and work with people from many different backgrounds.
My counselling experience includes training at the Women’s Support Centre, and I currently work as a counsellor across women’s prisons, supporting clients with substance misuse and addiction alongside a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties. My work is trauma-informed and has given me experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, addiction, complex emotional difficulties and significant life challenges.
While much of my counselling experience has been with women, I work inclusively with people of all genders and backgrounds.
I have supported clients through a wide range of experiences, including:
Trauma and abuse: domestic, physical and emotional abuse; rape; historical childhood abuse; discrimination; experience of living in refuge.
Mental health and wellbeing: depression; anxiety; PTSD; suicidal thoughts; self-harm; EUPD; bipolar disorder; dissociation; hearing voices.
Life challenges: financial difficulties; homelessness; involvement in the criminal justice system.
Addiction and substance misuse: drug and alcohol use; addiction and recovery; the impact of substance misuse on relationships and family life; being affected by a partner’s addiction.
Identity and neurodiversity: autism; ADHD; learning difficulties.
Relationships and family: self-esteem and confidence; loss and bereavement; relationship difficulties; shared parenting; family relationships.
Qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic and Existential Counselling
- Levels 1, 2 & 3 (NCFE, CACHE) Counselling Skills
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- BACP Registered
- CPD: Ongoing
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees and Appointment Terms
50-minute session; £60 online, £60 walk and talk.
Counselling students; £45 per session, fixed for the duration of your training until qualification.
Concessionary rates available following discussion.
Fees are payable 48 hours in advance of each session via bank transfer.
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