Nikki Patten - therapist in bournemouth-bh6

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Features

Flexible hours available
Wheelchair accessible office

Availability

Available: Monday- 9-5, Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 9-5, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-5

I am available to do face-to-face sessions between 9-12 Monday- Saturday.

Available for telephone or online Monday -Sunday 1st session 9am - last session 5pm

I am very flexible and happy to work with what you feel happy with.

About me and my therapy practice

Thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit more about me and what I have to offer. My aim in therapy is to offer you a safe space where you can look at what’s going on for you, explore what you want and find ways to manage this and move on.

It takes great courage to consider looking for some professional help. I have a background in trauma, abuse, PTSD, bereavement, and ADHD. I’m here to help with whatever is causing you concern in a warm, safe, non-judgmental supportive place.

It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.

I believe the transformations that can happen within counselling can be life changing. When you open up, share, and reflect on the inner workings of your world with someone, amazing things can happen. With the support of the right person, you can understand, process, and overcome the things that have seemed insurmountable for so long.

I work with adults over 18 face to face as well as online and over the telephone. I’m a fully qualified Counsellor and a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am also a qualified Life Coach.

I am an ADHD- Certified Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). This means that I am a leader in helping clients with ADHD overcome their emotional, behavioural, relationship and achievement challenges so they can thrive in their lives.

Through my own experiences of therapy and my training, I’ve been able to discover who I am and find some inner peace for myself and I’d really like to be able to help you feel a similar way.

I work remotely, nationwide using telephone and Zoom and face to face in Christchurch, Dorset.

I welcome clients from all walks of life and with a wide range of issues.

Practice description

Before dedicating myself to counselling I worked in the NHS for over 20 years. In my NHS job, I specialised in supporting people who had long-term physical health problems such as chronic pain and fatigue, cancer, strokes, and heart issues amongst other problems.

In addition to my private practice, I am a volunteer with Macmillan and with Cruse Bereavement Services. Both of these roles have enabled me to gain experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of presenting issues.

I am trained as a Person-Centred counsellor which means I will not coach you or tell you how you should live your life, but instead help you gain deeper self-understanding to then help you figure out how best to move forward. Ultimately, we all know in our hearts what is right for our own lives, but we sometimes need someone else to help us uncover this. This is my role.

I have recently qualified as a Life Coach so can offer this as an additional service.

Free initial 20 minute telephone session

Additional information

I charge £40 per hour for telephone and online sessions and £50 per hour for in-person sessions.

Clinic Location -

The practice is situated in the The Wessex Health Network, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL.

My first session

I offer a free 20 minute initial telephone conversation. The purpose of this is to get a sense of how we might work together, and discuss your needs. We will run over the contract and talk about what to expect from our therapeutic relationship. Then we can discuss what you are hoping to gain from therapy.

After this session, it is fine for you to reflect on how you feel it went, and let me know if you'd like to continue working together. It's important to feel comfortable with your therapist to get the most out of therapy.

Subsequently, my fee is £50 for 50 minutes for in person sessions, and £40 for remote video or telephone sessions.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Service veterans, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Person centred

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited