Nicola Ockwell
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Counselling Services Profile for Nicola Ockwell
Welcome to Simply Talk Counselling & Supervision
Empowering Your Journey to Mental and Emotional Well-being
At Simply Talk, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and grow at their own pace. With extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex trauma, depression, anxiety and unique life challenges, my mission is to guide you toward resilience, healing, and self-empowerment.
About Me
I am dedicated to empowering individuals and professionals to navigate life's complexities with empathy and a client-centered approach. My services are rooted in evidence-based techniques and a deep commitment to confidentiality and care.
With over six years at Mind, the mental health charity, and private practice since 2015, I’ve gained significant experience working with individuals, groups, and organizations. My background includes supporting:
Teachers, students, and emergency service professionals (police, fire, and ambulance).
Carers and caregivers.
Clients referred through insurance companies.
Individuals facing mild to moderate mental health challenges, trauma, and PTSD.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling Skills (NHS, BACP).
Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Additional training in:
Working with Difference and Diversity.
Trauma-Informed Counselling.
Gestalt Chair Work.
Existential Freedom.
Accredited Supervisor
Services I Offer
Counselling Services
Individual Counselling: Addressing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
Youth and Adolescent Counselling: Helping young people navigate academic pressure, identity exploration, and social concerns.
Workplace Stress Management: Support for balancing work-life demands, resilience-building, and preventing burnout.
Supervision Services
Clinical Supervision: Supporting therapists, social workers, and professionals with skill enhancement and ethical practice.
Professional Development Supervision: Tailored for reflective practice, career growth, and skill-building.
Peer Group Supervision: Facilitated settings for shared experiences, insights, and networking.
My Approach
I adopt a holistic, client-focused approach that values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs, offering creative and evidence-based methods to foster self-awareness and transformation.
What to Expect
Initial Consultation: An exploratory session to assess your needs, define goals, and understand the challenges you’re facing.
Ongoing Sessions: Weekly 50-minute appointments in a consistent and supportive environment.
Special Focus Areas
Building coping mechanisms for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Addressing trauma, abuse, and self-esteem challenges.
Managing grief, hoarding behaviours, and addiction.
Navigating diversity and inclusion issues, domestic violence, and relationship concerns.
Therapies Offered
I integrate various evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Creative and Play Therapy
Integrative and Relational Therapy
How I Deliver Therapy
I provide flexible and accessible options to meet your needs, including:
Face-to-Face Sessions: Long-term or short-term in a welcoming practice setting in Shirley.
Online Therapy: Convenient sessions via Zoom.
Telephone Therapy: Accessible support for clients who prefer remote sessions.
Home Based Practise: Creating a comfortable, home-like therapy environment. Please note I do have a waiting room, so be aware of arriving at the agreed time.
Why Choose Me?
Professionalism: Insured and experienced counsellor and supervisor prioritizing your well-being.
Confidentiality: A secure and judgment-free environment for exploration and growth.
Flexibility: In-person, online, or telephone sessions tailored to your schedule.
Client-Centered Approach: Your unique needs are always at the forefront of our work.
Let’s Begin
Transformation starts with a single step. If you’re ready to explore your challenges and build a brighter future, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Phone: 07963 706198
📧 Email: nicky.ockwell@googlemail.com
🌐 Website: find me on google
📍 Location: Shirley Croydon
Simply Talk Counselling & Supervision – A Space for Healing, Growth, and Transformation.
Training, qualifications & experience
Having recently left Mind the mental health charity following six years of service I worked with a varied client base which includes complex cases.
- working with teachers and students in a school environment
- clients from the police, fire and ambulance service
- Carers
My qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma - Integrative Counselling Skills ( NHS, BACP)
- Certificate In Counselling Skills.
Additionally, I have completed training courses in:
- Working with Difference and Diversity
- Working with Secondary Aged Young People
- Gestalt (chair work practise)
- Hidden Harm
- Trauma (Counselling)
- Existential Freedom
- Working Therapeutically with HIV+ Clients
Member organisations
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
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
My fees may vary from stated above if they are for insurance or agency work.
When I work
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I am available weekdays and some evenings although these are more popular.
Further information
I am affiliated with the PFOA
