There for you whenever and however you need me
My name is Nicole and I’d like to welcome you to my counselling and therapy services
I would describe myself as being very friendly, easy to get along with, caring, and passionate about making a real difference to a person's life. I am a qualified counsellor with over 25 years of varied experience and specialist training working with children, young people and adults; having worked both therapeutically and holistically, within residential, community settings and schools. I have developed approaches that fit with the needs and the age of each individual, working in both a person centred and highly creative and adaptable way. I enjoy engaging with young children in play therapy, and working with teens and adults who have a desire or need for hope and change.
I have advocated for vulnerable adults and children and strongly believe that given the right conditions everyone can be empowered to make their own decisions and life choices. I have a passion for understanding relationships, emotional processes and have a wealth of life experiences and training to draw on. I have also raised 3 children of my own as a single parent and completely understand the struggles that parents experience along with the varied dynamics of family relationships.
Inspired by a journey of my own
2022 was a life changing year for me, having lost my voice for seven months and having to find alternative ways to communicate; up until that point I had lived in a very vocal and communicative world.
These months enabled me to reflect on my own journey and the difference I want to make to others by enabling them to feel listened to, cared for and heard. I have learned that talking therapies are not the only way to express yourself and have found solace in other ways of being able to ‘speak’ and I would like to combine these alternative methods into my sessions where appropriate.
Living in a silent world has been life changing for me and I feel passionately about using my own lived experience to help others who may have sensory impairments and/or difficulties expressing themselves, be able to speak up and find their voice.
The Great Outdoors for mindfulness and mental health
I have decided to follow my heart and continue my passion of working with children, young people and adults by setting up my own counselling and therapy services, and utilising all the wealth of experience and knowledge I have attained over the past 25 years.
I spend a lot of time outside and in nature, and I strongly believe this can promote a mindful awareness, improve mental health, and have the power to facilitate growth. I am therefore super excited to be able to work in two different settings; my tranquil private garden chalet and in addition my ‘mobile wellbeing hub’ which will give more opportunities to people who may not otherwise be able to access mainstream counselling.
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