Nichola Dunn MSc, B.A. (Hons), Dip Psych, Dip Hyp, MBACP
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Nichola is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working within Warwickshire and the West Midlands. Her knowledge and experience enables her to work effectively with clients presenting with many different issues; offering comprehensive assessment and treatment plans. She has worked in a variety of settings, and has a special interest in addictions and also working with adolescents. Nichola works with individuals, couples and group settings. She works with adults and adolescents.
Nichola is currently setting up group therapy with families and friends of people suffering with addictions.
Nichola’s experience has proved that by offering a safe, confidential and professional environment, clients can work through and overcome their issues. Nichola has witnessed successful outcomes even with the most severe cases of abuse and trauma.
Nichola is a member of the BACP, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and adheres to their ethical guidelines. A copy of their guidelines is available for all clients, or can be viewed on their website, www.bacp.co.uk
In compliance with their guidelines Nichola works with professional supervision, to ensure ethical and safe practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
In addition to her private practice, Nichola has worked in an addictions rehabilitation centre, dealing with a wide range of addictions including marijuana, heroin, crack, cocaine, gambling and others. She also has worked in a number of different centres treating clients who are dealing with physical, mental and sexual abuse.
Nichola has studied counselling and psychotherapy up to Masters level, and is due to embark on a Doctorate programme. Nichola is currently lecturing, part time, at University on a Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree. Nichola also lectures at Warwickshire college on various counselling degrees.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hoarding
- Internet addiction
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex addiction
- Sexual abuse
- Smoking
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Trichotillomania
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anxiety including: Health Anxiety, OCD, Social Anxiety, General Anxiety Disorder
Addiction
Depression
General Counselling
Adolescent issues
Phobias
Self esteem
Work related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
Fes are currently £45 - £55 per hour
There are some concessions available
Maps & Directions
Coventry, CV1
Warwick, CV34
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair user access: | Yes |
Disabled Parking Bays and lift available.
Availability
Currently working online due to Covid-19
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist/counsellor offering supervision within the Warwickshire area.
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