About me
Hi, I’m Nina. I’ve got over 20 years experience in counselling and I hope I may be able to help! I have professional and lived experience with neurodiversity (including autism, PDA, ADHD, OCD). I specialise in working with ND clients and with the LGBTQ+ community.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, trauma, support around sexuality, gender identity, self-esteem, the impact of childhood issues or childhood abuse, domestic abuse and bereavement, chronic illness (i.e. CFS, Fibromyalgia), as well as many other issues. I also offer relationship counselling.
Hi, you’ve read the initial blurb and are still here, so here’s a bit more about counselling with me! You are probably reading this because you’re looking for support for yourself or for someone you care about. I hope I might be able to help!
One of your first questions might be “what would counselling with you be like?” My belief is that counselling is interactive, a journey that client and counsellor take together to explore what’s happening for you, and also to look at what you want to take away from counselling. I strongly believe in recognising that (while I have the experience and expertise to help), you are the expert on your life and your feelings. So our work would be about working together honestly and with respect.
Counselling needs to adapt to what works for you. I believe counselling is mutual conversation so, if we work together, I’m here to reflect, and explore feelings but also to support you (if helpful) to consider options and ways to cope.
It might be useful to mention some things that counselling is NOT. Counselling is not about telling you what you “should” do. It’s not about judging you for your feelings or actions. It’s not about minimising your experience. We all have feelings and experiences we may be proud to share but maybe also have other feelings or traumas which are difficult to talk about. Counselling should be a safe space to explore any of these things.
A bit about my background… I am a qualified, accredited Counsellor and Supervisor with many years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns. I have worked extensively with young people as well as with adults, and train others to work in these areas. I am a Systemic Practitioner which means I believe in looking at the individual beliefs and needs but also understanding their wider context. I also use CBT techniques such as ERP (exposure and response prevention) when helpful, such as when supporting clients with OCD.
Please feel free to get in contact to ask any questions you might have! I’m very happy to have an initial discussion to see if we might be a good fit.
I am currently working solely online, via video or phone calls.
*I currently have primarily daytime availability and only limited evening availability*
Training, qualifications & experience
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling with Children and Young People
Level 6 Qualification in Counselling Supervision
Certificate in Couple/ Relationship Therapy
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Online counselling session cost is £70 per 50 min session.
Couples / relationship counselling sessions are £90 per session.
Supervision cost is £75 /hour.
I may be able to offer lower rates in some circumstances.
(I can offer a free initial call to discuss whether I’m the right fit for your needs).
Further information
I currently have primarily daytime availability.
