Nicola Lawson

I am currently taking on new clients.

I work flexibly, including some evenings.  

I will try my best to accommodate you where I can.

I am a qualified counsellor and a member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

I know how daunting and uncertain it can feel to seek help and understand the fear around opening a potential 'Pandora's box'. I will offer you a genuine, empathic and heartfelt space to explore your thoughts and feelings, staying alongside you throughout, without judgement and at a pace that feels right for you. 

In searching for a counsellor, you have already begun the path towards change, understanding and ultimately, healing and hope.

My person-centred approach means that you are at the centre of the journey we'll take together. Only you truly know the thoughts and feelings connected to your life experiences. My role is to walk alongside you, reflecting what I hear, supporting deeper insight, and helping you find your own way forward towards a place of healing and hope.

I recognise that what clients first bring to counselling may only be the surface of something much deeper. With this in mind, I chose a broad, non-specialised training path and have continued this approach throughout my career. This allows me to meet each person as they are and support them through a wide range of life’s challenges, including: neurodivergence, difficult family situations (such as domestic violence and coercion), addiction, anxiety, OCD, and sexual violence.

At the heart of our work together is a trusting relationship, where I will help you to feel heard, supported, and safe to explore whatever feels important to you. 

Before beginning sessions together, I offer the opportunity for an informal telephone chat at no cost and with no further obligation. This gives you the chance to see whether you feel comfortable with me and my approach, and to ask any questions you may have before we begin.

I recognise that everyone processes at their own pace; so, I offer flexibility around how often we meet, allowing you the time and space you need.

This is your journey, at your pace.