Nicola Purcell

Life can be a struggle at times, taking time to care of yourself is necessary for long term well-being.  I am a person-centred counsellor and also an Emotion focused therapist so can help you using blend of both approaches, as your needs dictate. 

I work with adults (over 18 yrs) and use Focusing, Emotion Focused Therapy and many other aspects of my experience to get deep into your emotional world to where the "core pain" is to try and help you explore and hopefully transform the pain into something better, so you can go forward feeling lighter and more at ease with yourself. 

Everyone is different and special, so whatever your needs l will do my utmost to help you however l can. Please  give me a call to see if we are a good fit, l’m looking forward to meeting you. 

I am an Accredited, Trauma Informed Counsellor & Advanced Clinical Supervisor and Emotion Focused therapist, originally from Dublin, now settled in Yorkshire . My background in NHS Nursing and Health visiting gives me a huge insight when working with people experiencing many of life's'  difficulties. I am experienced in working with  people suffering or recovering from Domestic Violence/controlling relationships , Divorce, Chronic or sudden  illness, childhood abuse, Depression.  I have years of training both in the NHS with NSPCC and in counselling and Supervision and safeguarding supervision, so have a lot of experience and knowledge into the effects of the Looked After system and adoption world which i am informed and interested from lived personal experience. I worked as a counsellor in Occupational Health supporting clients with work/Life related stress and relational disputes, so feel l am well placed support clients with unmet emotional needs to explore. 

I have a small private practice in East Yorkshire , in a small lovely village away from all the hassle of town. I provide a quiet, comfortable, confidential safe place for you to come away from all of your confusions, so you can breathe, relax and explore together whatever you bring. 

I can call you for a free brief consultation to break the ice, and ensure we are a good fit for your needs. If all good, We then book our first  session and first step to helping you to get to where you need to be.  I offer single sessions, or 6 for the price of 5 (Better value for money) I do both long and short term counselling depending on your needs. 

I am a qualified, Trauma Informed, Accredited Counsellor with BACP in Person-Centred therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy Levels 1, 2 & 3 continuing in supervision practice. I have also completed further training in many important life areas like Grief and Bereavement, Depression, Adoption and early life trauma amongst a wide variety of training and experience since qualifying from The University of Hull. I have an Advanced Certificate in Clinical supervision, including Online and Telephone working and was previous qualified as a Nurse/ Health Visitor Mentor and Child Protection Supervisor in the NHS. 

Warm, friendly approachable Supervision available, just call to arrange an informal chat to see if we are a good fit.

Qualified Nurse, Health visitor and many years working with families, young people and children. Trained NSPCC children and families living with Domestic violence. Maternal Mental Health and Postnatal depression training. Embracing Children's Emotional Needs training (Hull City Council/Hull NHs Trust.), working with abused children and families with Attachment injuries . Domestic violence Training. I am now a qualified, Accredited, Trauma Informed Counsellor and supervisor with BACP in Person-Centred therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy Levels 1, 2 & 3. I work pluralistically blending all the approaches and skills I have learned and all my transferable knowledge and experience to support clients reaching the core pain of their situation, and help them explore how and if they want this to change

I have a small private practice nr Driffield, where I offer a comfortable, friendly, warm environment to work face to face or online depending on your location.   I enjoy meeting new supervisees, and learning about their journey in counselling so far. I have had great supervisors, and not so great supervisors, so I fully understand how daunting it is to find a good fit. I try to work in a mutually respectful, collaborative way so we both get the most out of our work and time together. 

If you are unsure, why not message or call and we can have an informal chat and if all feels good we can arrange our first session.