Nadyne McKie

Contact me for my availability. I work with both long-term and short-term clients. 

Therapy isn't one size fits all. What helps one person may not feel helpful for another, which is why I believe good therapy starts with understanding you, rather than trying to fit you into a particular approach.

I am a Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, anxiety, chronic health conditions and nervous system recovery. My approach is recovery focussed and grounded in an understanding of the relationship between our emotional and physical experiences.

I work collaboratively. You are the expert on your own experience and together we explore what is happening for you, the patterns that may have developed over time, and what might help you move forward.

Talking is an important part of therapy, but it is not always the whole picture. Trauma, prolonged stress, illness and difficult relationships can affect how we experience ourselves physically as well as emotionally. You might notice anxiety, tension, exhaustion, overwhelm, feeling constantly on alert or finding it difficult to feel safe even when you know logically that you are.

Where appropriate, I bring an understanding of the nervous system and body into our work. This may include developing awareness of your body's signals, emotional regulation, mindfulness and working with the breath.

I have specialist experience supporting people living with Long Covid, ME/CFS and other long term health conditions. I do not assume physical symptoms are psychological in origin. Instead, Therapy supports you with the emotional impact of illness, uncertainty, loss, changes in identity and relationships, and the experience of living within a body that may no longer feel predictable.

For me, therapy is not simply about reducing symptoms. It can also be about recovering a sense of yourself, with greater understanding, choice and empowerment in how you move forward.

I aim to offer a welcoming and non judgemental space where you can talk openly and be yourself. Therapy can sometimes be challenging, particularly when we are exploring difficult experiences, but you will not be expected to go somewhere you are not ready to go. We work collaboratively and at a pace that takes account of you, your circumstances and what feels manageable.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. Our early sessions give you space to explore what has brought you to therapy, what feels important to you and what you would like support with. They also allow us to begin developing an understanding of what you need from therapy and how we might work together in a way that feels effective and manageable for you.

Therapy isn't about becoming a completely different person. It is a space to explore what is working for you and what might no longer be serving you, and to develop compassion for patterns that perhaps once helped or protected you. From there, we can begin to navigate the way forward with a deeper understanding of yourself, greater choice and a stronger sense of who you are.

For clients living with Long Covid, ME/CFS or other chronic health conditions, sessions can be adapted around energy, cognitive capacity and symptoms. Therapy should not become another thing you have to push yourself through.

I work exclusively online, offering therapy via secure video sessions. For many clients, meeting online provides the flexibility to access therapy from a familiar and comfortable environment, without the additional time and demands of travelling to appointments. This also allows us to work together wherever you are based. 

Our first session is an opportunity for us to explore what has brought you to therapy, what feels most important at the moment and what you might be hoping to gain from taking space to better understand your life. 

There is no expectation that you tell me everything in our first meeting. We will go at a pace that feels manageable, and you are always able to pause, change direction or let me know if something does not feel helpful.

I may ask some questions to help me understand your current circumstances, relevant history and what you would like support with. We can also talk about any previous experiences of therapy, including what has or has not worked well for you.

Most importantly, the first session gives you an opportunity to experience how I work and consider whether I feel like the right therapist for you. Finding the right therapeutic relationship matters, and there is no obligation to continue if you decide that I am not the right fit.

Before booking an initial session, I offer a complimentary 15 minute discovery call. This gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what you are looking for and whether my experience and approach are likely to be appropriate for your needs.