Nicola Parkes

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MSc (Psych), CTA, LLB, UKCP
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Chipping Norton, OXON, OX7
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About me

I see counselling and therapy as a joint venture - something we embark on together to work towards your destination. Part of the journey may well include working out just what that destination is, and I can be your companion in working out ways to get there and importantly, in overcoming the obstacles which you might meet along the way.

So what's the difference between counselling and psychotherapy? As a solution-focused counsellor, I can work with you to help you achieve your desired outcomes. This can be quite practical and pragmatic. As a psychotherapist, I can be alongside you as you explore the reasons behind stuckness and difficulties, repeating patterns and cycles, and can help you make new decisions and see from a new perspective. And, of course, we can blend the two approaches depending on what arises and what you want to achieve.

I am a firm believer in the power of compassion (and yes, that's compassion for you, not just for others!) and find it helpful to think of ourselves as having several parts. Those parts often don't agree (which is why we can so easily have conflicting thoughts and feelings) but I believe they are all well-meaning in their own way. The work of therapy can be to make sure that the most helpful part for the present moment is the one that is most listened to. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have previously worked as a therapist at a low-cost counselling service in West London, a private clinic for disordered eating in central London, and spent a year on placement with NHS Complex Needs, working in a Therapeutic Community for members diagnosed with personality disorder(s) 

I was an associate trainer for the mental health charity, Mind, and worked as a Counsellor and Solution-Focused Therapist for students at Oxford Brookes University for 7 years.

Qualifications.

MSc TA Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute. and Middlesex University.

Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) , Metanoia Institute.

Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Metanoia Institute, London.

Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regents College, London.

LLB (Hons): Law with French, University of Bristol.

Certificate in Integrative Sound Healing, Sound Healing Academy

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

I offer 50-minute sessions.


When I work

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I am available on weekdays, Monday to Thursday

Further information

Sound can have a profound impact on our thoughts and emotions, and it can provide a helpful vehicle when words simply aren't enough. I can incorporate the use of crystal bowls and other forms of healing sound into our work to bring calm and relieve stress or to help unlock and manage feelings... or both.

I worked for an international company in London for over 20 years and have experience in coaching, motivation and performance management. My outlook is one of positive psychology, whereby strengths are honoured and positive attributes are harnessed for the good of personal development, growth and learning. 

Ascott-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OXON, OX7

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults

Key details

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Additional languages

French

French

Online platforms

Zoom
Nicola Parkes
Nicola Parkes