Nicole Sufrin
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About me
Hi, I'm Nicole! I am a qualified, accredited CBT Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health, including 10 years in NHS mental health services.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts? Struggling with self-confidence? I am able to help by offering specific strategies that you can use in your daily life to manage thoughts and emotions and reduce stress.
With extensive experience in successfully treating depression, low self-esteem and all anxiety disorders - including social anxiety, OCD, generalised anxiety disorder, panic and PTSD - I am here to support you and work together with you to navigate these challenges. I offer both short and long-term therapy.
Next steps
It can feel difficult reaching out for therapy for the first time. Please feel reassured that I always make it my priority to build an empathetic, trusting therapeutic relationship. I have a warm and non-judgemental approach and therapy will be tailored towards your specific needs and goals. Please do drop me an email with a brief summary of your current difficulties and let me know when you would be available for a free introductory call. I look forward to speaking to you!
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- BSc.Hons (Psychology)
- PG.Cert CBT
- PG.Dip CBT
Professional Accreditation
BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies) accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist
Additional training
- Working effectively with anxiety using CBT and imagery
- ACT (Acceptance and Comitment Therapy) for worry, rumination and obsession
- EFIT - Emotion Focussed Inidividual Therapy
- Integrative Processes in Compassion Focused Therapy
- Using Compassion Focussed Therapy for trauma
- Depression - learning how to feel good - how to overcome anhedonia and build well-being
Experience
I have worked within a variety of settings including voluntary organisations, HM Prison Services and NHS mental health services, treating clients with anxiety and depression.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Payment by bank transfer or cash.
Insurance: Aviva, AXA, Cigna, WPA
Fees
On line - £110
In person - £120
When I work
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I offer early morning appointments
Further information
Testimonials
From our first meeting Nicole has worked with me to help me see how I can be a better me. She has equipped me with the tools I need to make positive changes in my life. I have already seen improvements and look forward to continuous positive developments. Thank you so much!
Nicole, has worked with my personal needs in a kind and professional way. She has helped me to understand and manage my problem. I am deeply thankful.
Nicole has been so welcoming, understanding and helpful throughout my journey into figuring out why I feel/felt like I do and challenging myself to see it differently and overcome obstacles with the tools and techniques she has taught me. Thank you! Nicole has been an excellent therapist, always making the most out of the time available in each session, offering thoughtful and useful advice, and was always respectful and with genuine understanding. Being usually very critical and sceptical, I was surprised that it was possible to get so much out of the sessions; but I can find no fault in either the method or its application; both have been optimal. The whole experience has been revealing and inspirational.
Please do get in touch by sending me an email with a brief summary of your current difficulties and let me know when you would be available for a free introductory call. I look forward to working with you!
