Nik Hetherbrook

I am here to journey alongside you whether you wish to: heal past wounds, navigate reclaiming your sexual self, build confidence to be yourself, or address other personal goals you need a supportive place in which to explore. 

I am a Doncaster and Sheffield based Integrative Counsellor with an MSc in Psychosexual Therapy offering video counselling across the UK. 

My foundations are deeply rooted in humanistic values, which means I am here to meet you where you are, and believe you have a right to a space where you can explore your thoughts and concerns without judgement; with someone who will endeavour to see your perspective.

I believe in therapeutic work being a collaboration with you, a journey that encourages growth, autonomy, and self-discovery.

I welcome people from all walks of life and as such, work with individuals of any sexuality, gender identity, or neurotype from any cultural background.

My Specialisms and Approach.

The personal issues that get stuck in our thoughts are rarely solved by only focusing on an isolated event. They can be tied to several parts of our history, impacting on our self-esteem, how we navigate the world and relate to other people.

I work holistically to help you to unpack whatever you wish to bring to our sessions, so that you can process and understand it, and we can find tools that will help you.

These issues may include: 

• Navigating the past - exploring family dynamics and narratives, finding your own voice and values within this.
• Self-Esteem and Confidence - Overcoming low self-worth, learning to be comfortable in your skin, and finding acceptance which can bloom into self compassion.
• Boundaries - Learning how to identify your limits, communicate them, and take up space in your life.
• The present - what does life look like in the here and now and what would you like to be different. 

Where Does My Experience Come From?

I have worked with people who have experienced sexual violence since 2019, when I worked in a specialist service offering support to those affected by sexual violence or domestic abuse. 

Alongside my private practice, I still work for a charity offering support to anyone who has experienced any form of sexual abuse. This work means I am trauma-informed, experienced at walking alongside people navigating a very delicate process, from needing to tell their story to decisions on life after trauma.

Conversations Around Sex.

Whilst working in specialist centres it became apparent to me that often people do not have a space to discuss sex - whether that is around disruptions to their sexual functioning, navigating sexual confidence, normalising sexual preferences, or even finding one's sexual self after sexual assault. 

I undertook an MSc in Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy, meaning I am able to navigate these areas with you and approach them with the same comfort, understanding and non-judgement that I do with all other topics.

Who do I work with?

• Adult Individuals.
• Adult Couples - specifically to address sexual disruptions. I am unable to offer support where there is relationship discord, but can offer space to help explore aspects of your sex life, including (but not limited to): painful penetration, erectile difficulty, mismatched desire, and premature ejaculation.

Psychosexual Therapy