About me
Hello, I’m Nicola.
You don’t have to work through it alone. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you may not always know exactly what’s wrong or what you need help with. Perhaps you don’t feel quite yourself; you’re feeling anxious, low, stuck or overwhelmed, or you’re struggling to make sense of a particular situation.Reaching out for support can be an important first step. You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin. Sometimes, having a safe space to pause, talk and make sense of things can be enough to start feeling differently.
I work mainly with Transactional Analysis (TA), an approach that can help us understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how these shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. I believe the relationship we build is an important part of therapy.
My aim is to work collaboratively with you, helping you make sense of your experiences and explore.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. Together, we can explore what you’re experiencing at your own pace and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I can support you with a range of issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Neurodiversity
- Low mood and depression
- Burnout and work-related stress
- Bereavement and loss
- Isolation
- Relationships
- Carer support
- Sexuality
- Self-esteem
- Life changes and transitions
- People-pleasing
- Estrangement
I have a special interest in neurodiversity, carer support and burnout.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an NCPS accredited registrant MNCPS (Acc) and have completed a Level 6 Counselling qualification at The Link Centre.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in the Application of Therapeutic Arts from the Institute of Art and Therapy in Education.
I am currently studying for my Level 7 (Master equivalent) Advanced Counselling Diploma at the Link Centre, so I am also registered as a Trainee Psychotherapist with UKCP.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£55.00 per session
