Nicola Brockway

I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, currently offering in-person and online counselling sessions for individuals aged 18+.  I am a registered member of the BACP.

Over the past seven years, I have worked as a counsellor at a further education college and at a mental health charity.  I have extensive experience of working with college and university students.

I am a Humanistic Existential counsellor.  

Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and change, as well as the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. This is where counselling can really help. I can offer you a safe confidential space, where you can express yourself and explore the issues you bring to counselling in any way you wish. I am not here to judge you but to listen, understand things from your perspective and work with you to find a way forward.  

I have a warm manner which, I hope, will help us develop a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship. During the counselling process, I won't tell you what's best for you or what you should do, but will give you the time and space to decide for yourself. Talking through your thoughts, feelings and experiences in this way can help you gain clarity and a better understanding of your situation.   

I offer an initial meeting, free of charge, lasting up to 30 minutes. It will be an opportunity to discuss what you’d like to achieve through counselling, as well as to ask any questions you may have.   If you decide that I might be the right counsellor for you, then we will book our first session together.  During our first session, we will talk through and agree on how we will work together (the counselling contract).