Nicola Dunn
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental, and I provide a friendly, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently explore what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and together we’ll work through these issues to help you to understand and accept yourself, and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling, and this is something we can work through together.
I have a specific interest in anxiety and low self-esteem, and I have experience of working with people with a variety of mental health challenges including family / relationship issues, bereavement, trauma, stress, depression, abuse, and relationship break-ups. Alongside my private practice, I volunteer with a charity offering bereavement counselling to children and families, which is also an area I’m particularly interest in.
My counselling approach is mainly person-centred, which means this is led by you, the client. We’ll work through whatever you bring to counselling, when the time is right for you. I’ll be alongside you throughout this process; you set the direction and pace.
I have seen the benefits and changes counselling can bring, as both a counsellor and client. I believe the success of counselling is often based on the relationship between the counsellor and client, which is based on trust. If you feel that I may be the right person to support you, please get in touch. I offer a free 20-30 minute telephone / video call to see if this feels like the right option for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My counselling qualifications and training includes:
- Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice (Accredited by the NCPS)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
- Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Partner / Domestic Abuse
- Level 2 - Introduction to Child Protection
- Level 1 - Induction into Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Online and Telephone Counselling (Approved by the NCPS)
I'm an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). This confirms that I have met the necessary standards to practice as a professional counsellor and that I adhere to the ethical framework and code of practice of the NCPS. It also means that I am on a register of counsellors and therapists that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I provide a free 20-30-minute telephone / video call for you to ask questions, find out more, and see if this feels like the right option for you.
I offer a limited number of reduced rate sessions to trainee counsellors and clients who receive a low income. Please contact me for further details. If all the reduced rate spaces are full, I can place you on a waiting list until one becomes available.
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Please contact me for availability.
