Nicola Sharp MBACP (Accred), MA, PG Dip, Bsc (Hons)

About me

*Please note that all sessions are currently being conducted online via video or phone call due to recent government guidelines*

The decision to begin counselling can be a difficult one. For some of you, searching this website may be a big step and for others you may have had counselling previously and know the importance of finding the right counsellor. I am here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. From my own personal experience of counselling, I understand how valuable counselling/psychotherapy can be.

If you are looking for friendly professional support to help you through difficult times, I am here to help. I offer counselling from my practices in Hockley, Essex. I can help you with depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, relationship issues, self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, trauma, OCD, loss, health anxiety, infertility amongst others. It may be that you're not really sure what the problem is, but you know that you are not feeling fulfilled.

I would like to acknowledge the situation that we are currently in, with life for many of us drastically changed due to the coronavirus. You may be feeling a range of emotions at the moment- isolated, scared, lonely, restricted, frustrated, fascinated, anxious, relieved, stressed, loss and sadness. Life may have changed very suddenly for you and you may be struggling to cope with the changes. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you to have a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space to talk through these difficulties and help to guide you through how best to navigate these unprecedented times. I am currently offering support through video or phone call at this time.

Many people find talking to someone that is disconnected from other parts of their life useful, as we talk about things with a different perspective and gain insights that we would not otherwise have gained from taking to a friend. I am an integratively trained therapist, which means that I select the most useful parts of a range of approaches that best suit your needs. Counselling can provide you with a safe, confidential space to explore your issues to provide insight, support and change.