Nicholas Lovelace

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About me

I offer long and short term work through the vision of a person centred approach with a flair of psycho dynamic and existential thinking. I believe I have a natural ability in building relationships with people, this can offer a springboard for therapeutic process.

I am flexible, affordable and can offer my services to people using telephone or video calls (as well as face to face) which has proved a particularly useful service to people whom feel they can not leave their own homes or do not have the confidence to travel around the city.

I am a Qualified British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registered counsellor, with a wide field of study attributed to my experience. I have worked with a wide range of life challenges including;


Anxiety
Depression
Addiction

Trauma including PTSD
Relationships 
Loss and Grief 
Burn out
Stress
Narcissism 
Self Harm
Eating disorders, including over eating ADHD

I use creative means to therapy and often have an existential thought process to compliment the person centered approach, however the process will be guided by your way of being. You will be the navigator to your own therapy whilst I will gently offer my insight about what I have observed along the way. 

My diverse life experience and field of study has helped me generate a large metaphorical tool box that I can use to offer empowerment to you along your journey of self exploration.

I believe we are our own masters to self actualisation but sometimes because of life challenges we lose our way or need help finding what our way is. In therapy we will work towards clearing the pathway to an enriching and happy life. 

Training, qualifications & experience

FDSC Counselling

FDSC Substance Misuse

Rehabilitation centre worker and Counsellor

Counsellor at Low Cost Counselling

Member of the BACP and working towards accreditation

Certificate of Education

Qualified Teacher in Lifelong Learning Sector (QTLS) Status

Social Work Diploma

Lecturer at City of Bristol College

Mentor at the Choices Project

Learning Support Manager at Access to Music

Counselling Lecturer

ADHD specialist

Existential counsellor

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle BUPA
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle Health Assured
  • check_circle Aviva
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  • check_circle Vitality
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Additional information

  • £60 per session. 
    Concessionary rates available for students, single parent families or if financial hardship exists.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I aim to meet your needs, contact me today to discuss times and dates that suit you. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Google Meet
Whatsapp

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Existential, Person focused supervisor with a psychodynamic flair.

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