About me
About The Loss Lounge with Nicola
The Loss Lounge with Nicola offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for adults navigating grief, loss, trauma, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and life's most difficult transitions.
I created The Loss Lounge because I understand that loss can take many forms. You may be grieving the death of a loved one or cherished pet, coping with the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, experiencing relationship breakdown, adjusting to menopause, or trying to make sense of a significant life change. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to face it alone.
I provide a calm and supportive environment where you can talk openly, feel heard, and explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, which means I recognise the impact that trauma can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships, and everyday life. Building safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment is at the heart of our work together.
I understand that sharing painful experiences can feel vulnerable, particularly if trust has been broken in the past. You remain in control of what you choose to share, when you share it, and how we work together. Where appropriate, I can also integrate creative and other therapeutic approaches to support your healing journey.
At The Loss Lounge, I believe that healing is not about being rushed, fixed, or judged. It is about being met with compassion, understanding, and respect while reconnecting with your own strength and resilience.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited counsellor with a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Counselling and a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling. I am also a Domestic Abuse Champion with two years’ experience supporting survivors through trauma and recovery. My professional background includes working with Marie Curie as a Peer Support Officer and five years as a bereavement volunteer, offering emotional support to individuals coping with significant loss and life‑changing transitions.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer traditional one‑to‑one counselling at £50 per session, but I also believe therapy should be accessible and flexible, with choice at the heart of how you receive support.
Full details of what each package includes can be found on my website.
Please note I offer concessions for key workers, those on a low income, trainee counsellors and students.
When I work
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Further information
At The Loss Lounge, my work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. Having navigated significant losses and domestic abuse myself, I understand how overwhelming these moments can feel and how important it is to have steady, compassionate support. My approach is person‑centred, trauma‑informed and grounded in choice you decide the pace, the focus and the type of support that feels right for you. I offer a calm, safe space where your feelings are welcomed, your story is honoured, and your healing is never rushed.
