Karina Nickson

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MBACP - Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor

Supervision details

Psychodynamic & Integrative Trauma‑Informed Clinical Supervisor

I offer Psychodynamic and Integrative Trauma‑Informed supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists, individually and in small groups. My approach is reflective, supportive and collaborative, creating space for practitioners to explore their client work with safety, depth and curiosity. 

I am an experienced counsellor with over 10 years of clinical practice across private practice and organisational environments. I work therapeutically with adults, couples, families and groups.

Alongside private practice, I have substantial experience working within organisations, including:

  • Supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Counselling adults and young people experiencing bereavement.
  • Working with individuals impacted by cancer, treatment and end‑of‑life care.
  • Providing therapy for veterans and their families within a national charity.

In addition to therapeutic practice, I have lectured on the Counselling Diploma courses at the University of Derby and continue to enjoy supporting trainee counsellors as they take their first steps into practice. 

What I Offer as a Supervisor

  • A supportive, nurturing and non‑judgemental space
  • Psychodynamic and Integrative Trauma‑Informed thinking
  • A collaborative and creative supervisory relationship
  • Educative elements where appropriate or desired
  • Support for trainees, newly‑qualified and experienced therapists
  • Supervision for in‑person, online, telephone and outdoor therapy work 

I am passionate about helping practitioners deepen their therapeutic presence, develop confidence, and maintain ethical, safe, grounded practice. 

Location & Availability

  • In‑person: Broomhill, Sheffield
  • Remote: Online and telephone supervision available nationally 

Qualifications

  • Level 6 Advanced Certificate In Clinical Supervision – Including Online and Telephone Work. 
  • Certificate in Integrative Creative Supervision Skills

Fees

Qualified Counsellors and Psychotherapists

£70.00 per 60 minute session

£90.00 per 90 minute session

Student and Volunteer Counsellors

£50.00 per 60 minute session

£70.00 per 90 minute session

Group Supervision

£40.00 per participant - New group supervision sessions coming soon. 

Emergency Supervision Sessions

If your regular supervisor is away or unavailable, or if you are a current supervisee needing additional support between scheduled sessions, I offer one-off emergency supervision sessions. These confidential sessions provide space to discuss risk, safeguarding concerns, ethical dilemmas, or challenging client work, helping you feel supported when timely reflection is needed. Sessions are available online in 30, 60, or 90-minute formats. For current supervisees, brief 15-minute emergency support calls are available free of charge.

*Price increase for new supervisees from 1st September 2027

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Whitham Road Therapy Rooms, Broomhill, 172 Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SR

The Practice Rooms, 5 Broomfield Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2SE

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The therapy room is situation on the first floor of the building up a flight of stairs.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Psychodynamic & Integrative Trauma‑Informed Clinical Supervisor in Sheffield, offering online/in‑person sessions. Discounts for students & volunteers.

Karina Nickson
Karina Nickson