Nichola Gascoigne

Counselling offers a space just for you, providing somewhere to explore your thoughts and feelings in complete confidence. Whatever may bring you to counselling, I can offer you a unique relationship where your individual experience is truly respected, and where all of you is entirely welcome. I am a qualified counsellor and a registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling.

I have over 20 years professional experience of working one-to-one with people from all walks of life. This has included massage therapy, NHS maternity care, and counselling; both privately and within a mental health charity. My practice is integrative, meaning I use elements of different theoretical models to create the most appropriate way of working with you. Together, we could consider and explore how you relate to others today - the relationships you choose and maintain, the choices that you make, and the ways in which you respond to challenge, loss or stress. Becoming aware of the influences and habits that you live with, finding compassion for yourself, and exploring new perspectives with a non-judgmental, supportive counsellor, can promote positive change, allowing you to move on from negative thoughts and behaviours.

Issues I work with include but are not limited to; maternity issues, bereavement, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.

I offer an initial consultation, which is charged at £40, for us to discover what it feels like to work together before entering into a contract.  All sessions last for 50 minutes.