Nicola Stephens

I am a psychodynamic therapist. My approach centres on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they try to navigate. I have a particular interest in working with clients whose lives have been impaired by ongoing anxiety or depression.

Regardless of age, gender or financial circumstances, each of will be presented with life challenges that can seem overwhelming. It is my belief that for change to occur we need to take small steps in accepting our lives could be improved, but we might need some encouragement and genuine support to overcome our fears and obstacles.

My personal life experience has taught me that sensitive topics- however disconcerting lose their toxicity once acknowledged. I believe if sensitive issues are hidden they can have a negative impact- on both our physical and mental health. It is not uncommon for people to believe they cannot share their experiences for fear of being judged. As a therapist I work to move away from limiting language and judgements that can trap us in our negative thought processes. 

Counselling can offer the opportunity to release past trauma- how to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings, self management to develop skills and techniques that improve your mental well being, and enrich our relationships.