About me
Hi, I’m Nikki Shield, and I'm a fully qualified Psychotherapist/Hypnotherapist and NCPS-accredited Pluralistic Counsellor, based in Southport, UK.
I know first-hand how daunting it can feel to start therapy, especially when you're already feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. That’s why I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you determine if I'm the right therapist for you.
At the heart of my work is creating a warm, non-judgmental, safe space where you can talk openly, at your pace, about whatever is on your mind.
How I work
I'm a pluralistic therapist, which means I don't believe in a 'one size fits all' approach. We'll work collaboratively, finding the style and pace of therapy that suits you .
I'm compassionate, down to earth and deeply committed to helping you;
- Understand yourself better
- Build self-compassion and confidence
- Work through painful experiences
- And move towards the life you want to live.
My experience
I bring over 10 years experience in various adult social care settings, and 7 years working with Cradle charity - a pregnancy loss charity very close to my heart, where I am the lead co-ordinator and facilitator of their weekly support groups.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Disability Studies, which strongly shapes my work, particularly in supporting people living with disability, chronic illness, neurodiversity, and the emotional impact of societal barriers.
Supporting people to have a voice, feel seen, and feel empowered has always been at the core of my work.
I have particular experience supporting people with;
- Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, baby loss & infertility
- Bereavement, grief and trauma
- Anxiety, depression & low self esteem
- Disability, chronic illness & Neurodiversity
- Identity, self-worth and life transitions.
I also work with a wide range of other difficulties including relationship issues, stress, burnout, abuse, OCD and more.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- BA (Hons) Disability Studies
- Level 5 Leadership
7 years working at Cradle - Lead coordinator and facilitator of weekly peer support groups for those who have been affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Early pregnancy loss, IVF loss
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer limited sessions at a reduced fee for students and anyone who is claiming benefits - please message me for more info and for my availability.
Further information
I am available to meet face to face or online
