Nigel Finch

I offer counselling in-person, by telephone or online via Google Meet during the day and evenings until 8:00pm. I understand the importance of timely support and aim to be in touch with you within 24 hours of your initial enquiry.

Healthy relationships are essential to our wellbeing. Anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, sadness, fearfulness, stress, low self-esteem, and grief can often be linked to the difficulties we experience with others.

I am an integrative counsellor committed to offering careful, considered listening within an empathetic, professional and safe environment. My aim is to help you feel heard, valued and understood. My approach is collaborative and respectful, giving you the space to talk openly about your circumstances at your own pace. Counselling can support you in working through life’s challenges using approaches and ways of relating that are tailored to you as an individual.

As a integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s individual needs, including Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic counselling. I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step and ask for help. I therefore work to create a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to speak freely and be understood.

I am a registered counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework and professional standards. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I have also undertaken specialist training in supporting people through bereavement, helping them to process their grief, understand their loss, and develop ways of coping with the changes that follow.

As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and interventions, tailoring my work to your individual needs, circumstances, and goals. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

I support clients experiencing a range of anxieties, worries, and emotional concerns, helping them to develop greater self-awareness, build confidence, and find effective strategies for managing anxious thoughts and difficult emotions. My aim is to work collaboratively with you, supporting you to develop the understanding and tools you need to move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

I offer an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation, where we can briefly discuss what may be bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you may have about the counselling process, and arrange a time for your first appointment.

Your first appointment will be a more in-depth, in-person assessment. I will invite you to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to achieve through therapy. We will explore the therapeutic approaches that may be most helpful for you and begin to develop a shared pathway for our work together. We will also discuss the therapeutic contract, including important areas such as confidentiality, boundaries, and how we will work together. We can then agree on a suitable day and time for weekly sessions.

Each session lasts 50 minutes. I offer an open-ended approach to therapy, meaning there is no fixed number of sessions, and you can continue for as long as the work remains helpful and appropriate. Every six sessions, we will take some time to review our work together, reflect on your progress, and ensure that we remain focused on your goals.