Psychotherapy & Counselling in and around Hertfordshire & North West London
Nikki Harris
MA Psych., Adv. Dip., UKCP (reg), MBACP, BA(Hons) Psych
There are several types of ‘Talking Therapies’, and therefore it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. If you have made it this far, I imagine that you have come to a point where you feel that you might want to reflect on aspects of your life, that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable. Perhaps you can’t even describe what you are feeling or why you are feeling a certain way. But you do know that you now want things to change.
My personal and professional experience has convinced me that talking with someone trained and experienced to listen attentively – and respond to you – within a confidential, accepting and safe environment, can often be hugely beneficial. Psychotherapy and Counselling cannot erase painful past experiences. However, it can equip you to move on with greater ease, by feeling: more in charge of yourself; less engaged in internal conflict; and more able to make choices. Consequently, you will feel more able to lead a contented and productive life.
My Areas of Work
- Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Panic Attacks
- Relationship / Couple Therapy - Various practical techniques to aid communication, together with indepth couple work
- Bereavement, other losses and major life changes
- Family therapy and Relationship Issues
- Psychotherapy for trainee Psychotherapists
- Issues relating to pregnancy – pre and post related, including miscarriage, fertility issues and Post Natal Depression
- Anger Management
- Transitions & loss - e.g. entering adulthood; mid-life; becoming a parent; relocation; loss of health; loss of status; loss of employment
- Abuse - sexual, emotional, physical, mental
- Crisis in identity - e.g. low self-esteem; shyness; poor body image; gender role conflict
- Loneliness
- Addictive or compulsive behaviour
- Eating disorders / relationship with food
- Suicidal ideation, Self-harm
- Issues relating to trauma, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)