Nicolas Merry

My role as a counsellor is to support you alleviate the weight of your problem.

Asking for help is a sign of strength. It means you are ready and able to work through your difficulties. It is an acceptance that you cannot manage your problem by yourself. It is the first step to reclaiming your happiness, confidence and inner peace. I believe an empathetic approach to therapy provides a safe environment where problems can be shared without the fear of judgement.

Bereavement

I am well versed in the feelings, physical sensations and behaviours associated with bereavement. I provide support and guidance to help navigate normal and complicated grief reactions. I can help with the adjustment of living without the deceased.

Addiction (pornography)

I am trained in supporting those who struggle with a compulsive pornography addiction. I provide clarity of the nature of porn addiction and the powerful control it can have on someone's life. I share strategies to implement change, prevent relapse and help alleviate the associated guilt and shame.

Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

I am experienced working with adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I can help introduce healthy coping strategies to manage anxiety, fears and other trauma induced problems. I am well trained to listen empathetically to the difficulties Survivors of child abuse face.

Anxiety and Depression

I am confident working with those with anxiety and depression and recognise the debilitating nature of these conditions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is generally regarded as the primary talking therapy to help treat the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Training, qualifications and experience

As a qualified integrative counsellor I use several different types of therapy in my work e.g. person-centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have nine years experience working with people with a variety problems, including pornography addiction, depression, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, and bereavement. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body that sets standards for therapeutic practice.

There is no fee for our initial meeting as we will use it to talk about what led you to counselling. This first discussion will also give you the opportunity to decide if you feel you could work with me and allow me to gauge whether my experience and skills meet your needs. This contact will last up to 30 minutes whereas all future counselling sessions will normally be 50 minutes.

If your experience is beyond my expertise I will tell you in the introductory meeting; your welfare is important and finding the right counsellor with the right skills to work with is essential.