Nina Jellinek

Professional and lived experience with neurodiversity (including autism, PDA, ADHD, OCD). LGBTQ+ friendly. Experienced with anxiety, depression, 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.

Hello and welcome! You are probably here 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 me… 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.

I have a great deal of experience working face to face but also online, via video, through phone calls and also have experience working remotely via the written word (121 chat and email counselling).

I’m very happy to have an initial discussion to see if we might be a good fit.
 

A remote counselling session cost is £60, £70 in person session rate, but concessionary rates may be possible so please feel able to talk to me about this. Couples counselling sessions are £80 per 50 min session.

 Supervision cost is £60 /hour, I may be able to offer lower rates for trainees or in some other circumstances.

(I offer a free initial call to discuss whether I’m the right fit for your needs).