Hi, I'm Nicki, and this is my story.

I'm a wife, mother to two wonderful grown-up children aged 23 and 20, and a proud dog owner. My journey into counselling began in my mid-20s when I sought support for myself. I vividly remember my counsellor asking me, amidst my tears, "Have you ever considered going into this work?" At the time, I thought she was mad, but her words stuck with me.

By 2003, I had earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling Practice and began my private practice. For over 20 years, I've been privileged to help individuals heal from their past and present pains. As a clinical supervisor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I've developed and delivered training programs for counsellors and clients alike.

For over a decade, I've been passionate about empowering parents. Growing up in the '70s with emotionally unavailable parents, I faced challenges that influenced my own parenting journey. Recognising patterns from my upbringing showing up in my parenting, I was determined to break those cycles for my children's sake and mine.

With the world evolving rapidly, conscious parenting is more crucial than ever. I believe in parenting by design, shaping our approach based on what we want for our children, not just repeating past patterns. Through the Empowered Parenting Programme and other courses I've created, I aim to share the wisdom and strategies I've developed to help parents and children thrive.

If you're considering counselling or seeking support in your parenting journey, I'd encourage you to give it a try. You never know, it might just turn your life around or simply support you along the way.

Warm wishes,

Nicki

P.S. I love walking, hence the pic.