Nicola Hughes
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About me
Hello,
I am a Creative Counsellor, Supervisor and Coach working with individuals and couples who want lasting change in their lives.
I am based in Pudsey and provide a high quality Counselling Service for the people of Leeds; Horsforth, Bradford, Calverley, Stanningley, Pudsey, Farnley, Morley, Headingley, Bramley, Drighlington and Gildersome.
I work face to face in The Caravan Clinic, Online via Zoom and Outdoors in the woods near Pudsey
I am guessing you are here because you’ve got something going on in your life that’s become too hard to deal with on your own. You’ve realised you need some help, and here you are.
Searching for someone to come alongside you and help you out of the place you are in.
You’ve found me. Welcome to my profile.
Maybe you are a mum with children, confused about your identity and career, bruised from having babies, feeling lost but your heart is telling you there is more.
You just don’t know how to get it because you’ve lost your confidence. You’ve got beautiful children, but it’s relentless and exhausting.
Or maybe something has broken you and you are not sure how to put the pieces back together again. Struggling with anxiety, depression and worry.
I can help you find a way out so you can sleep better, worry less and live the fulfilled life you deserve.
I work with:
- Neurodivergence, new diagnosis or exploring the possibility that you might be
- Pre and post-natal issues including Birth Trauma, Depression and Anxiety
- Adjusting to motherhood And returning to work
- Relationship issues, Couples and individuals
- Bereavement, Loss and Change
- Depression, stress and anxiety
- And other issues.
Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling is an opportunity to explore difficulties in your relationship in a safe place that we create together. Couples work is usually brief (6-12 sessions) with the specific aim of interrupting and redirecting outmoded patterns of communication. And create new healthy ways of relating. The aim of couples therapy isn't always to help you stay together. Part of the work may be to help you work out if you want to stay in your relationship.
Benefits of Working with Me
Working with me a Creative Counsellor AND Coach means having someone who both helps you deal with the past then enables you to have focused priorities for the future.
- I will help you turn your chaos into calm.
- You will gain clarity about your situation.
- We will work in innovative and creative ways so you can gain a better understanding of the issues you bring.
- Give you time and safe safe to explore the issues you want to bring
What happens in a session?
Come and spend 50 minutes with me in the privacy of my Caravan Clinic, Online or Outdoors.
The time is yours. If you want to claim some peace, let’s sit in silence. If you want to create I’ll have plenty of resources to hand. And if you want to talk my ears and heart are open.
Whatever you choose I will listen.
What do I do now?
Send me an email I can answer any of your questions about working with me and arrange your initial session.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
With warmth,
Nicola
Training, qualifications & experience
- Training in Outdoor Therapy
- Certificate in Online Counselling
- Certificate in Infant Loss
- Certificate in Couples Work (2019)
- Expressive Arts Therapy (2019)
- Certificate in Coaching - Fluent (2016)
- Diploma in Supervision – Leeds Centre of Psychological Development (2014)
- Gained BACP Accreditation July 2012
- BSc in Therapeutic Counselling – Leeds Metropolitan University (July 10).
- Diploma in Counselling (ABC) – Joseph Priestly College (2006-2008)
- Other Training Includes
- 60 hours Bereavement Training
- Aftermath of Sexual Abuse
- Working with LGB&T
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Introduction to play therapy
- Early Trauma
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Perinatal Mental Health and Maternal Mood
- Infant Mental Health
Work
I have worked as a counsellor for Bradford Bereavement Support, Bradford Cancer Support, Bradford University, NHS, Children and Loss Project, Alma Street (Sexual abuse project), Step 2 and Northorpe Hall.
I have worked with all ages and many different issues.
Regarding Young People
I have been working with young people for over 15 years, firstly as a youth worker then as a counsellor. I work with young people aged 13 and over. I have a full information sheet regarding how I work with parents and young people so please contact me and I can send it to you.
Please feel free to contact me and ask me any other questions about my experience.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individuals
I charge £60 for a 50 minute session.
I charge £65 for organisations
I have a few low cost day time sessions available.
Couples
I charge £80 for an hours session
Please see Supervision page for Supervision costs.
When I work
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. If these don't suit you please still contact me as my availability sometimes changes.
Further information
Coaching can be face to face in the Caravan Clinic, via the phone or we can walk and talk. Fresh air can be great for gaining perspective on your situation.
Testimonials
"I didn’t realise how much I needed to talk about how I was feeling until I came."
"Nicola made me feel very welcome. Very personal. Able to share my story."
“This was a really encouraging workshop and the varied approach Nicola uses to allow you to explore your thoughts and concerns is really eye opening.”