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Nicola Holdcroft
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07855 888839
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
Availability
New client availability
Please email nicola@orenna.co.uk for all enquiries
I work Monday - Thursday 9am - 6.30pm
I don't work Fridays or weekends
About me and my therapy practice
Hello and welcome,
I understand that it can be daunting to choose a therapist online before meeting in person so let me tell you a bit about my professional background.
The foundation of my work is underpinned by establishing a high quality therapeutic relationship with my clients. This enables us to work together in a way that is safe and supportive to help you to identify and action the desired changes in your life.
As well as in Private Practice at Orenna, I have experience of working for a local Hospice Bereavement Counselling Service, the NHS Staff Counselling Service, (as a volunteer and on contract), A Domestic Violence Service, Private companies, Occupational Health Programs, Local Authority & EAPs.
My background is in Human Resources Management and I maintain strong links with business to the present day. I have a great deal of experience working with clients in senior leadership roles.
I have a special interest in working with clients navigating the peri-menopause, and those struggling with stress, anxiety or low self confidence.
I also work with students who are at University, in person or on Zoom who are experiencing educational/social distress.
My therapeutic qualification is in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I am an Integrative Therapist. This means nothing more than I can use a variety of different therapeutic techniques to enable us to work through your therapy goals together. I am proactive and solution focused.
I believe that effective therapy is not a 'one size fits all' approach and your needs are always the priority here.
I am a Certified Telephone and Online Therapist. I offer both face to face sessions and online therapy via Zoom.
Through my work and life experience, I understand that we can all get stuck from time to time and my aim is to support you while you work out a way forward by offering a non-judgmental and supportive space where the focus is on you.
Practice description
My practice is based in a beautiful Victorian building, a multidisciplinary clinic, in the heart of North Staffordshire.
I work with individuals (18+)
I do not offer couples therapy yet - Spaces from January '25
I offer a concessionary rate of £45 to Student Counsellors/Counsellors in training. (Limited places)
50 mins - £65
90 mins - £110
First contact by email please at nicola@orenna.co.uk or via the link on our website www.orenna.co.uk
(Please note that some of the contact options offered on the generic BACP enquiry form on this website are not applicable to my practice.)
More information & FAQ's can be found on our website www.orenna.co.uk or please email me with any questions you may have.
My first session
Your first session will be up to 1 hour to allow us time to work through our contract, BACP ethical practice & GDPR information at the beginning of the appointment and to answer any questions you may have.
Subsequent appointments are 50 minutes.
Longer appointment of 90 minutes are available by prior request.
If you do not wish to commit to long term therapy at the moment but would still like to benefit from an appointment, I offer a 90 minute 'Single Session Therapy' (sometimes known as ONEplus therapy) in person or on Zoom where I aim to support you as much as possible in one session so that you have the opportunity to start to identify and make the changes you seek. Of course, further support is available if you feel it is needed.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Coaching supervision, Depression, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Emotionally focused therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English