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Niki & Dom

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

What I Can Help With… 

Abuse, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment issues,  Bereavement, Bi-Polar, Communication,  Depression,  Grief, Identity, Intimacy, Isolation and Loneliness,  Expat, Loss, Menopause, Motivation, OCD, Relationships, Self Awareness, Self-esteem, Self Harm, Smoking, Stress, Chronic and terminal illness, Work Related Issues.

I Work With…

Adults, Couples, Trainees

Prices are

45 Euro/£40 per 50-minute session for individuals.

75 Euro/£70 per 1-hour 30-minute session for couples.

Therapeutic Approach

Make an appointment with Niki

 

 

Dom

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 As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, and empathic space which enables you to resource yourself in overcoming challenges and difficulties you face. Working side by side we can explore issues and seek solutions that empower you to make changes and find your way forward. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of theoretical approaches that can be tailored to your individual needs.

I have 15 years of experience working successfully, supporting individuals with a diverse range of problems including anxiety and depression, loss, grief and terminal illness, abuse and trauma, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and self-worth.

I retrained as a counsellor in 2007 after more than 20 years in the flooring and service industry. Working with individuals on a daily basis allowed me to develop my ability to form relationships and understand the different perspectives of the people I worked with. This soon became the most enjoyable part of my work. Having spent many hours in the homes of clients, I often listened to the life stories of individuals who were isolated or lonely and this helped me to see the benefit of just listening empathically. It set me on a course to retrain as a counsellor.

Training for me, was a life-changing experience. Learning the theories on how we think and feel about the world and ourselves made a lot of sense to me. Applying those theories to myself and my world allowed me to change the way I saw myself and my situation, reinforcing my belief and understanding of the beneficial effects of counselling on a personal level. For me, the strength of the therapeutic relationship comes from working in a collaborative manner based on trust and understanding enabling individuals to truly come to grips with the issues faced in a safe non-judgmental environment.

What I Can Help With…

Abandonment, Abuse, Anxiety, Anger Management, Avoidant Personality, Bereavement, Bi-Polar, Communication, Control Issues, Depression, Fatherhood Issues, Grief, Identity, Intimacy, Isolation and Loneliness, Loss, Men’s Issues, Midlife Crisis, Motivation, Phobias, PTSD, Relationships, Self Awareness, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Social Phobia, Stress, Terminal Illness, Work Related Issues

I Work With…

Adults, Couples, Trainees

Prices are

45 Euro/£40 per 50-minute session for individuals.

75 Euro/£70 per 1-hour 30-minute session for couples.

Therapeutic Approach

Make an appointment with Dom 

 
Qualifications
  •       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.