Hi, my name is Nicki. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, but my aim is to create a safe, warm space and provide a calm, empathetic, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk freely and feel heard without judgment. Being truly heard and understood is at the heart of how I work, and I take pride in my ability to listen with care and empathy.
I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)and an Accredited member of the NCPS (The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society).
My approach is grounded in active listening, compassion, and a genuine curiosity about each client’s unique experience. I aim to create an environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported to make sense of your experiences without fear of judgement. At my core, I am a person-centred counsellor, but I use a range of counselling skills with clinical sensitivity, drawing upon a variety of modalities depending on my client’s needs.
I have experience working with a wide range of age groups, from young people aged 11+ through to older adults. I have supported clients with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I have a particular interest in working with women’s emotional wellbeing, especially in relation to relationship challenges and life transitions. This includes supporting those affected by coercive control, narcissistic abuse, separation/divorce, menopause, and single parenting. I also have an interest in cultural identity and the complexities of balancing different cultural expectations, including within intercultural relationships.
I have experience of working with diverse cultural backgrounds and understand the impact that culture, family expectations, and identity can have on emotional wellbeing. I have volunteered with a women’s empowerment charity in India, which further deepened my understanding of cultural influences and the challenges faced by women across different contexts.
I recognise the pressures many women face in trying to balance multiple roles, including career, family life, and personal expectations, and how this can impact self-worth, identity, and emotional wellbeing. I also understand how some individuals may feel unheard or overlooked within relationships or wider societal expectations, and I offer a space where these experiences can be explored safely and without judgement.
In addition, I work with children and young people, including those who are neurodiverse, adapting my approach to meet individual needs.
While I have particular interests in these areas, I welcome clients of all genders and backgrounds. I will work alongside you to support greater self-awareness, emotional understanding, and meaningful change.
I am a committed counsellor. I bring warmth, understanding, and dedication to every interaction, and I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as they navigate emotional challenges. In our work together, you can expect to be listened to with care, respect, and without judgement. I will not tell you what to do, but will support you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, helping you to gain clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust and respect, and this is central to effective counselling.
Sessions are led at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you. I may gently reflect back what I hear or offer observations to support your awareness, but the space remains centred on your needs. I am available to carry out face-to-face sessions or work online.
If you would like further information, please complete the form below, and I will be in touch. I offer an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation, providing an opportunity for you to share what has brought you to counselling and what you are hoping to gain from the process. This also allows us to see whether we feel like a good fit to work together, with no obligation to continue.
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