About me
Online and in person sessions for anyone aged 16 and over.
Perhaps you've spent years putting other people's needs first, questioning your own worth or feeling like you're "too much" or "not enough" at the same time. You may find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking conversations, struggling to set boundaries or feeling anxious in relationships. Maybe you've grown up without the emotional support or understanding you needed, leaving you with a persistent sense of shame or uncertainty about who you are.
If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone and therapy can be a place to begin making sense of these experiences with someone alongside you.
I'm Nikita (she/her), an integrative counsellor offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore whatever has brought you to therapy at your own pace. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of how I work because I believe feeling genuinely seen, heard and accepted creates the conditions for meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have grown up feeling they needed to hide parts of themselves to feel accepted. This might be because of their sexuality or gender identity, their neurodivergence, their cultural background, or experiences within their family. Together, we can explore how these experiences may have shaped your sense of self, your relationships and the way you move through the world.
I work integratively, which means I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, rather than expecting you to fit into one way of working. We'll work collaboratively to find what feels most helpful for you. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity questions, low mood or simply feeling stuck, our work will be shaped around your goals and experiences.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and am committed to providing an affirming and inclusive environment where your identity is respected and celebrated. I value curiosity, compassion and authenticity and I strive to create a space where you can be yourself free from judgement.
I offera free initial conversation where we can talk about what has brought you here, answer any questions you may have and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before training as a counsellor, I worked across a range of mental health support services, including peer support and psychoeducational work. I have experience supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, children and young people.
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Recent CPD: Working with Shame, Diploma CPD in Diversity, Cultural Competence, Race & Anti-Discrimination Practice, Working with Relational Trauma, Working Therapeutically with ADHD, Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per 50 minute session
When I work
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Online - Monday evenings
In person - Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons
Further information
Weekly 50 minute sessions
- online via Microsoft Teams
- in person at The Therapy Centre, 6B Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB
In a free consultation phone call (up to 20 minutes), we can discuss your needs and whether we are the right fit to work together.
