Nicola Purcell

Hello, Im currently in training as a supervisor and am looking for supervisees in my area who can work face to face for some of the time and online to complete my practice hours. I can offer initial hours at a reduced rate above, and will negotiate if you wish to continue after my training is complete. Look forward to hearing from anyone looking for a new supervisor, even short term. 

Im trained in the person-centred humanistic approach but work integratively with elements of all my trained skills. I'm also trained in emotion focused therapy. I offer long and short term work. 

My back round is in working in the NHS and Occupational Health counselling service. I have worked in Iapts and used short term solution focused work. I use  a relaxed, friendly approach which will put you at your ease while we build a safe place for you to explore any client or practice issues that you want to. We will work together to enhance your work as a counsellor so you can relax and enjoy work and supervision. 

Our first session will be an opportunity to see if we are a good fit as not all of us are right for each other. we can then agree on on contract of work and move forward together. I can support with anything you need including supporting you through the Accreditation process. 

I work part time but flex my days to meet the needs of my clients.  

As a qualified accredited Person-Centred counsellor and a registered member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP, accrd), I adhere to their Ethical Framework for good practice and their  Guidelines for Online and Telephone Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, so I can now safely practice both face to face and online whichever suits you best. I have trained in Emotion Focused Psychotherapy and continue to train at Strathclyde University which provides the opportunity to explore more deeply the core pain beneath many of the difficult emotions we experience.

I have worked as a counsellor in Occupational Health in the NHS and for many years prior, as a Nurse and Health Visitor where I gained valuable experience working with all ages and the whole family dynamic, which supports my work as a counsellor when exploring all the human issues that arise such as Relationships, loss, Bereavement, Depression, adoption, abuse, childbirth and postnatal Depression. I support clients with work related concerns such as bullying and stress in the workplace. I also work with acceptance of change due to Bereavement or loss of a loved one or your health and adjusting to living with long term conditions. There are so many difficulties that arise throughout our lives where counselling can really help, so if you decide it is for you, I would like to help. i am currently training as a supervisor. 

Practice description

I work face to face and Online or a blended approach of both , where I try to provide a comfortable, relaxing environment for you to bring any issue that's making life difficult for you at this time. I live outside of town so if online work is not suitable, you can come to my therapy room I also consider my fees an individual basis as I don't feel finances should stop someone coming who really needed support.

I offer a free telephone consultation (15 mins) to see if I am the right person to help you. I then offer individual pay as you go or  and if you book and pay for 6 sessions in advance you only pay for 5. I offer special offers for long term work and public sector workers. 

Our early session involves us getting to know each other and deciding if I am the right therapist with the right skills to help you. If so, we will complete an assessment and contract together or online, so we are all clear on the plan of work ahead and expectations and limitations to the counselling relationship.