Niki
I have 15 years of therapy practice of working collaboratively with individuals helping to understand the difficulties they are experiencing. Together, we explore the underlying causes and find suitable tools and strategies to implement the changes they choose
to make in their lives.
I combine my therapy practice with education, as a freelance consultant, providing support for course development and writing assessments within my field of expertise; counselling, mental health and social care. My passion for working with people has enabled me to support others in their journeys of learning and personal development.
I fell into teaching after gaining a range of experience within different sectors of care including mental health, learning disability, physical disability and older people. I worked in Further education as a lecturer and department head for 10 years.
Counselling training started after experiencing my own difficulties with anxiety resulting from work-related stress and it changed my life. The process of my own personal therapy and training helped me to identify patterns I had created in my life. Having this awareness enabled me to start to make the changes I wanted.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Diploma
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (FE)
- Executive Function Skills Coaching
- Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Children & Young People
Prices are
45 Euro/£40 per 50-minute session for individuals.
75 Euro/£70 per 1-hour 30-minute session for couples.
- Certificate in PTSD
- Adv Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Intermediate Cert in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Introductory Cert in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Our Approach and Key Aims
We use an Integrative style utilizing Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and TA approaches. This allows us to offer a deeper understanding of the influences on human experience and development, how this can affect the whole being of a person and how this, in turn, can influence responses and behaviours.
We believe in:
Building a trusting and supportive relationship which is based on a mutual respect
Ensuring a safe and confidential space in which you can explore issues without judgement
Equipping you with the skills and abilities to enable you to continue your journey of self-healing outside sessions
Regular reviews with you to ensure your needs are being met within the therapeutic relationship
Your therapy session is your space and we like to see our role as someone who is there to listen. We support and encourage as well by asking questions that can help you to really focus on your needs and wants. At times therapy can feel challenging and a little uncomfortable. This is a normal part of the process which your therapist will support you through.
Counselling Approaches
There are various counselling approaches each with its own merit and focus. To see an explanation of the main approaches we use please see the “A bit about counselling” page.
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