Nicola Jones

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BA(Hons), MBACP, BABCP (Accedited)
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Darlington DL3 & DL2
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor, Psychological Therapist and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Accredited Member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) and abide by their rules and regulations regarding professionalism and ethics which ensures you will receive a high standard of care.

Having been a Counsellor and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist within a busy North East Primary Care service for some years, delivering an NHS contract helping individuals recover from a range of depression and anxiety conditions, I now provide a private and confidential therapy service.  I work with individuals who are experiencing a whole range of concerns like anxiety, panic, worry, low mood, low self esteem, relationship concerns, phobias, bereavements, stress, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or OCD to name just a few. I am able to work in the short or longer term depending on your needs and wishes and have a particular interest in working with complex trauma. The psychological treatments I use are evidence based which means they have been rigorously tested to ensure the best possible opportunity for improvement and change.

"My aim is to provide a safe, warm and welcoming environment in which individuals can feel able to discuss whatever issues may be bringing them into therapy and to be listened to without fear of judgement"

You may already know what type of therapy you want, or have been advised by a GP that CBT would be helpful for you for a particular diagnosis or mental health concern, but don't worry if this is not the case we will discuss this at your first session. Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen. My role is to work together with individuals to make sense of what is happening for them and provide opportunities for change in away that they feel is appropriate and achievable. This is based on establishing and developing a good therapeutic relationship and my relaxed,  flexible and approachable manner allows individuals the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

My private and confidential counselling and psychotherapy service allows individuals to access treatment quickly in person or by video call or telephone to suit their needs. Here I aim to provide flexibility in working hours and length of therapy and offer you a service tailored to your needs. I work from premises in central Darlington and near to Barnard Castle but home/office visits may be available if required.

Please be aware that the premises at Darlington is on the first floor and there is no lift available

This can be a daunting process so you can contact me by text, mobile, email or landline and I will be happy to discuss the next step with you.

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I have worked within the public service sector for over twenty years, specialising in mental health and wellbeing for the majority of that time as a therapist and then counsellor and psychological therapist.

I began my career in psychotherapy by providing Counselling within a hospice to individuals and families experiencing the many challenges of life limiting illnesses such as Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis, or those who had been bereaved. I also provided Counselling within a Carer's support service to those struggling to meet the demands of family and work life whilst being full time carers. I have worked for MIND, Starfish and Alliance, delivering an NHS service within GP practices or other health care settings in the North East, providing counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults over 16 referred for therapy by themselves, their GP or other medical professionals with a wide range of presenting issues. I now focus on providing a quality service within my private practice, offering flexibility and choice to clients.

Qualifications

  • Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Supervision for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practice
  • Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • BA (Hons) First Degree in Counselling
  • CRUSE Awareness in Bereavement Care
  • Foundation Degree in Counselling
  • Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • BA (Hons) Degree Art and Design


    Member of BACP
    Accredited Member of BABCP
    DBS certificate current (CRB)

    Training

    I undertake regular Supervision and training - here is just a selection

Trauma Focused CBT                                                                          Stabilisation in trauma                                                                                  Working with shame and guilt
Working with PTSD in Veterans                                                                      Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice                                                      Social Anxiety                                                                                        Attachment patterns                                                                                      Eating disorders                                                                                          Working with Childhood Sexual Abuse                                                Mindfulness                                                                                                    Complex cases and Co-morbidity                                                                Autism awareness                                                                                            CBT for Older People                                                                                        Behavioural Activation for Depression
Exposure therapy in OCD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Body Dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Domestic violence and abuse
Pre trial therapy
Cancer Awareness
Play Therapy
Loss and Bereavement

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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.

BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

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

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva

Additional information

Individuals per therapy hour £60.00

Counselling students discount available

Home or workplace visits may incur an additional charge for travel- please contact me to discus this
Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer
(Apologies but I am not able to take debit or credit card payments at this time)

Evenings and some weekend appointments are available

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Evening and weekend appointments are available

Suite 2, Thomas Watson House, Northumberland Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7HJ

Winston, Darlington, Durham, DL2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Employee Assistance Programme

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I am a qualified and experienced Supervisor offering a supportive environment for individual trainee or qualified Counsellors and Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, face to face sessions are available in Darlington or remotely via video call.

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