Nigel Cooke
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About me
I take an integrative approach to help individuals who are facing challenges in their lives. This means I am not restricted to one therapeutic modality. I am an independent helper who offers a non-judgmental environment for people to explore their difficulties. The therapeutic relationship is a crucial component of the therapy. As such, I always aim to provide a safe, empathetic, and trustworthy environment.
During the first meeting, I explain how I work and gain an understanding of the issues likely to be addressed in therapy. This will help the prospective client decide if I am the right person to help and plan a way forward. I offer both short and long-term face-to-face counselling services. My practice is on Ransome's industrial estate, just off the A14.
I offer a free phone consultation should you wish an informal chat first.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling
Counselling Diploma (12 month full-time)
NCFE Cache level 2 Counselling
I am currently studying a Diploma in Existential Counselling (2024 - )
Alongside four years of full-time experiential study, both as a client and therapist, I also have two years experience as a practising counsellor at Suffolk Mind, Bury St. Edmunds and more recently in private practice. Along with a sound theoretical framework, I have 59 years of life experience.
My client base presents with a broad range of issues. And my training covers several different modalities for me to draw upon.
I am fully engaged with my continuing professional development by staying up-to-date with research, attending workshops, and obtaining relevant qualifications.
How can counselling help?
“Talking therapies can help with many difficult life problems – from coping with traumatic experiences and events to dealing with depression and anxiety or managing harmful emotions and behaviours” (BACP, 2019).
According to the International Association for Counselling (IAC) counselling is the presence of a professional who relates and responds to a client, to help that client attain a more satisfying and resourceful life (Bond, 2015).
I have regular supervision to ensure training and ethical standards are maintained.
DBS checked
Fully insured.
I am an accredited member of the National Counsellors and Psychotherapist Society. As such I abide their code of ethics and standards.
Membership no.: NCS24-00363
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per one-hour therapeutic session (typically 50 minutes).
When I work
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Wednesday's and Friday's are face to face sessions. Flexible hour, morning, afternoon, evening, where slots are available.
Further information
A calm safe space.
I am fortunate enough to have an office situated in a quiet business centre. Parking is free for an hour. However, if you do come by car I shall enter your car registration number into the system so your parking will be free and unlimited. So, added to the discretion of the building you will also have time on either side of your session. My office is quiet and has a calming atmosphere. Despite the industrial nature at the front of the building, trees and plenty of greenery can be seen from my large window. The building is safe and secure and offers a seated waiting area with refreshment facilities available both before and after the session. There is easy access off the A14 or via many other routes through or circumventing town.
