Nicola Jones

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.

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