OUR THERAPY SPACE
Space to talk and feel accepted
Counselling for individuals, parents and caregivers
In-person, remote, inside or outdoors
Stationary or on-the-move
Discovering the right therapy space to meet your needs
“Safety is not the absence of threat, it is the
presence of connection”
Gabor Maté
ABOUT ME
Hello and a warm welcome to Our Therapy Space.
My name is Nicola and I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and breathwork coach. I support individuals and families to explore past and current unmet needs in order to move forwards and make positive changes. I work holistically and adopt a bio-psycho-social approach, recognising and honouring the ways in which different aspects of identity intersect.
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My core training is in Person-Centred Therapy. This means that no matter who you are or what you have done, I work from a place of acceptance. I believe that in order to feel safe enough to try out a new way of being, a person needs to feel accepted in their current state. I will never ask 'what's wrong' but I will ask 'what happened '. Over the years, I have developed a pluralistic approach. This means that as therapy progresses, I may draw on other therapeutic modalities I have experience in, such as Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, in order to best meet your needs.
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I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which means I have undergone extensive training and assessment in order to be recognised as a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner. I am registered with the ICO, enhanced DBS checked and fully insured. I am a student member of the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) .
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Please note I do not offer a crisis service. If you need help immediately, please click the button below for signposting to other sources of support.
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Experience and Qualifications
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For the last 2 years I have worked as an Oncology Counsellor within the NHS, providing support for individuals and their loved ones as they navigate a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Prior to this, I provided counselling for adults and children who experienced domestic abuse (as part of a service funded by Warwickshire County Council) and I also worked within the third sector providing counselling specifically for parents and caregivers.
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Before taking the decision to train as a counsellor, I was a Commissioned Officer in HM Armed Forces. During my career I trained as both a Pilot and Air Traffic Controller culminating in working as a Leadership Training Instructor where I undertook coaching qualifications in coaching management and leadership. I am subsequently comfortable integrating coaching into our sessions if this is of interest.
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Alongside my counselling diploma, I have a first-class honours degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Professional Writing. I am interested in how writing and story telling can be used effectively within a therapeutic setting and I encourage creativity in any form as part of the therapeutic process.
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I am currently training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and will be able to offer this highly specialist type of psychotherapy from January 2026.​
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Please contact me using the form below if you would like to find out more.
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CONTACT ME
To book a session or for more information please contact me via the contact form or call me on the number below.
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For face-to-face counselling, I meet with clients at my property in Kenilworth, Warwickshire (full address on request). I have a therapy room with it's own external accessible entrance and parking is available.
PHONE
07812 119 214
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