Nicola Preece

 
Perhaps you know exactly what has brought you to counselling. Or perhaps you just know that something doesn't feel right.

You might be struggling with anxiety or self-doubt, experiencing difficulties in your relationships, going through a period of change, or finding yourself repeating patterns that you don't quite understand. You may simply want somewhere to make sense of how you're feeling.

You don't need to have it all worked out before coming to counselling.

I'm Nicola Preece, a BACP-registered relational and integrative counsellor. I aim to offer a warm and respectful space where we can be curious about your experience together, rather than assuming there is one explanation for what you're feeling or one particular way you should be.

How I work

For me, therapy isn't only about what we talk about; the relationship we build together matters too.

I work relationally and integratively, drawing particularly on person-centred values and Transactional Analysis (TA). I don't follow a one-size-fits-all approach. I'll be curious about your experience, but I won't assume I already understand it.

I believe that how we experience relationships elsewhere in our lives can sometimes show up in therapy too. If something between us doesn't feel right, I'd rather we could talk about it than pretend it isn't happening.

I'll take you seriously without assuming that everything needs to be fixed. Sometimes therapy is about change; sometimes it's about having the space to understand and make sense of what you're experiencing.

I'll bring my therapeutic knowledge, curiosity and perspective, but I won't position myself as the expert on your life.

For me, counselling is something we do together.

Who I work with

I welcome adults with a wide range of experiences and reasons for coming to counselling. You might be experiencing anxiety, self-doubt or low self-esteem, difficulties in relationships, stress, loss or change, or finding yourself stuck in patterns that are difficult to understand or change.

I also have an interest in working with students in higher education and welcome people who want to explore aspects of identity, difference, disability or chronic illness as part of their experience.

My own lived experience of disability has contributed to my awareness of difference and accessibility, but my experience is my own. I won't assume that sharing an aspect of identity or experience means that I understand what it means for you.

Every part of who you are can have a place in therapy

Sessions

I offer both online counselling and face-to-face sessions at Barmoor Hub in Ryton. Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £40. Barmoor Hub is fully wheelchair accessible and has free on-site parking.

I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving us an opportunity to briefly meet, talk about what you're looking for and get a sense of whether we might work well together.

You don't need to tell me your whole story when you first get in touch. A few words about what has brought you to counselling are enough to begin. If you have an access requirement, you're very welcome to let me know — I won't assume what you need.
 

I offer both online counselling and face-to-face sessions at Barmoor Hub in Ryton. Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £40.

Barmoor Hub is fully wheelchair accessible and has free on-site parking.

I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving us an opportunity to briefly meet, talk about what you're looking for and get a sense of whether we might work well together.

You don't need to tell me your whole story when you first get in touch. A few words about what has brought you to counselling are enough to begin.

If you have an access requirement, you're very welcome to let me know — I won't assume what you need.