Female-Identifying
Humorous
Creative
Like A Coach
Good At Tough Love
Sensitive & Gentle
Get to know Nicole
My belief is that people can always improve their situation, relationships, and life. I’m passionate about assisting people to understand how unhelpful patterns in their life have developed, and supporting them to make positive changes to improve their self-worth and quality of life. I love being a part of this process of supporting you to know and feel your value.
I’m client-centred and goal-oriented. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (short term), ACT and Schema Therapy for those who are with me longer term. For Couples I use a combination of Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
All of these therapies at some level help clients improve their awareness of their thoughts, emotions, beliefs, values and needs. This translates into their ability to communicate, manage their behaviour, engage in constructive conflict and connect by improving their relationship with themselves and others.
Nicole On Life:
When I was 24 I was involved in an armed robbery. I was held up whilst working as a hotel receptionist – it was extremely traumatic. As a result of this incident, I sought counselling and vocational therapy which is where I discovered my passion for psychology.
The next year I enrolled in university as a mature-aged student with the intention to complete a three-year Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Six and a half years later I completed university with a Masters Degree. This taught me that so many great opportunities and experiences can be the result of a terrifying and traumatising situation. The robbery changed my life immeasurably for the better.
What I’m Up To…
When I’m not reading about Schema Therapy Modes I’m riding my horse. He’s a beautiful palomino called Junior.
My therapy song…
Book of Days – Enya