Nicola Barrie

I offer a free, brief introductory call, giving you the opportunity to ask any initial questions and get a sense of whether you might feel comfortable working with me.

I offer appointments on weekdays, including afternoons and some evenings. Sessions are available face to face in Ash (GU12), near Aldershot, Farnham and Camberley, or online across the UK.

Sessions are 50 minutes and my fee is £60. Payment is by bank transfer and is due 48 working hours in advance to confirm your session.

I will provide advance notice of any planned time away from my practice.

If you would like to get in touch or find out more:

📱 WhatsApp or text: +44 7585 072610

📩 Email: nicky@fairchildcounselling.co.uk

🌐 Website: fairchildcounselling.co.uk

I aim to respond to enquiries within 48 working hours. Please check your junk or spam folder in case my reply has gone there.

People come to counselling for many different reasons. Life may feel difficult or overwhelming, something may have happened that is hard to make sense of, or you may be struggling with thoughts or feelings that are affecting everyday life. Sometimes there may not be one particular reason, just a sense that something does not feel quite right, or a wish to understand yourself better.

The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. I believe that trust, acceptance and genuine connection create the space to talk openly and explore what is happening for you, at a pace that feels right.

My role is not to tell you what to do or try to change you, but to work alongside you as we explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together, we can become curious about patterns, explore how past experiences may influence the present, and develop a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships. This might include exploring anxiety, self-worth, identity, family relationships or navigating periods of change and uncertainty.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor working with adults and young people aged 11+, offering face-to-face counselling in Ash (GU12), near Aldershot, Farnham and Camberley, as well as online across the UK.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor in a secondary school, supporting young people aged 11–16. I also hold a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Adolescents.

I work integratively, with a foundation in person-centred counselling. This means you and what you bring to counselling remain at the centre of our work together. I draw on different therapeutic approaches where they may be helpful, adapting how we work to your individual needs and experiences.

Our sessions are guided by what you bring and what feels important to you. As we work together, we may become curious about patterns in your thoughts, feelings or behaviour, look at connections between past experiences and the present, or explore ways of coping with particular challenges. There is no fixed agenda, and the direction of our work develops collaboratively.

Trust and connection are important in counselling, and these develop differently for everyone. There is no expectation to share anything before you feel ready, and we work at a pace that feels right for you.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to get a sense of whether it feels comfortable to work together.

There is no expectation that you need to know exactly what you want to talk about or have everything figured out before you come. We can take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

We will also go through the counselling agreement together, including confidentiality and how we will work together. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions, talk through anything you may be unsure about and begin to consider what you would like from counselling.