Nicki Slaney
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About me
Life can feel like an overwhelming mix of stress, anxiety, or even darker thoughts. Do you ever feel needy in relationships, or find yourself pulling away just as you start to get close to someone? I can help you understand these patterns. Perhaps you're a survivor of trauma or violence, carrying burdens that feel too heavy to share.
I am a Person-Centred and Attachment-Based Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I am trauma trained and use tools from Transactional Analysis. I specialise in attachment based and relationship issues, anxiety, abuse and trauma. Together, we can process your emotions, leading to greater self-understanding and a deeper awareness of difficult feelings. I can help you find solutions that truly work for you.
We can explore your attachment in your relationships, with partners, parents, or friends, with kindness and curiosity, examining what might be missing and fostering greater understanding and self-awareness.
I have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and understand the profound impact trauma can have on both the body and mind.
In our work together, you can share any aspect of your life, knowing you will be seen, heard, and validated in a safe and confidential space, where you can feel truly heard and develop the skills to heal and grow. My private, calm therapy room offers a place where you can be yourself, without the need for a façade or a brave face. I will accept you for who you are.
As sometimes, even with the best intentions, loved ones may not have the tools to fully understand what we're experiencing. This is where professional support can make a difference.
I am ADHD/Autistic aware and am inclusive of those in the LGBTQ+ community.
In our first session, you can expect a warm welcome and a comfortable setting with cushions and a fluffy blanket. I'll introduce myself, explain the therapy agreement, and gather some background information. You'll then have the opportunity to share what's happening in your life right now, and I will listen attentively. There's no right or wrong way to share your feelings; you can go at your own pace, and I will clarify anything I don't understand. I know that starting therapy can feel daunting, but sometimes we simply need someone who truly cares and offers support, without the pressure to “just get on with it.”
Seeing a therapist can be life changing.. Take the first brave step and contact me now to discuss your needs and how we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Attachment-Based Psychotherapist. I am member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
My qualifications include:
- CPCAB Level 5 in Integrating Attachment Based Psychotherapy into Clinical Practice.
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills
- The Beech Practice Trauma Training – 3 Phase Trauma model/Safety & Creative Techniques, Vicarious & Complex Trauma, Suicide & Trauma, Somatic ways of working, Processing and Post-Truamatic growth.
- Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA101)
- Cruse Bereavement Anticipatory Grief Training
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
My professional background; includes;
Samaritans; helping those when they need crisis support.
Circles South East, supporting survivors of sexual abuse and trauma.
In my previous counselling experience, I have worked in a secondary school supporting teenagers.
My prior training includes:
- Samaritans Listening Volunteer Training
- Circle South East Vicarious Trauma Training
- Circles South East Pre-Trail Therapy Training
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a concessions rate of £40 for those who are students or trainee counsellors.
I am also work with Sparta Health's Employment Assistant Program (EAP) if you would like to have me as your counsellor then please request this directly with them.
When I work
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I work most days and some evenings. Thursday is my day off.
Saturday mornings for a higher fee and on request only.
Further information
If you would like to know more I offer a free 15-minute call over the phone or online to establish if we will be able to work together – you can contact me through here or through my website if you would like to know more.
After our initial chat, it is your choice if you would like to continue to explore your issues in more depth, then I will get you booked in for a full counselling session.
My private therapy room is located in Billericay, it is a 20 minute walk from the railway station and it is on the 100 bus route. I also have private parking available for use.
