Nicky Perl PG DipCoun MBACP

Training, qualifications & experience

Terapia  2017 to date
MA in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy

The Minster Centre  2013 – 2017
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Regents College  2012 – 2013
Foundation in Counselling

Manchester University 1984 - 1987
BSocSci (Hons) Psychology and Social Policy

Other relevant experience

Counsellor,  Bowmansgreen School - current

NHS Counsellor, Lane End Medical Practice 2016 - 2017

Bereavement Counsellor, Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead
2014 – 2016

Listening Volunteer & Selection Deputy, Samaritans Brent
2011  - 2015

Further information

Children and young people frequently experience emotional difficulties which impact on their overall well being and confidence.  These issues can manifest themselves in broader problems including withdrawal,  physical ailments, failing to thrive at school (socially and / or academically) and a general feeling of things just not being right.

Therapy can help children and adolescents to navigate these challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment.  Whilst the articulation of deeply held feelings is important,  offering practical tools can provide the child or young person with the foundations of good mental health for life and can help them to feel happier, more in control and more confident overall.

I find that my current training as a child and adolescent psychotherapist is deepening my work with adults by exposing me to a wide range of creative techniques such as art and sand therapy. This training is also helpful when talking to adults about issues that can be linked back to their own childhood and also useful in supporting parents with the everyday challenges of parenting.