About Me

Welcome

My name is Nichole, and I am the counsellor & founder of CounsellingInKirkham.

Why I Created Counselling In Kirkham

When planning my own practice, I noticed a gap within the community. Many people wait months to access counselling, many people struggle with affordability or availability.

Counselling In Kirkham was created to help bridge that gap and offer support that feels approachable, accessible, and rooted in understanding.

Professional Values

I am a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Please read on for more information about my practice and find your way forward

Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you, with the aim of strengthening your emotional resilience, deepening self-understanding and supporting meaningful change.

Explore and make sense of the emotions you’re dealing with, such as anxiety, sadness and anger, so they don’t feel so heavy.

Find kinder, more manageable ways to cope with stress and overwhelm.

Work on rebuilding your sense of self and the way you see yourself.

Figure out what a more authentic, fulfilling life looks like for you and take steps towards it at your own pace.

Services Include:

• anxiety

• depression

• low mood,

• anger,

• self-criticism,

• low self-esteem

• difficulties with direction or decision-making

• relationship challenges, including conflict, breakdowns and family changes

• workplace stress,

• major life transitions

• trauma

• grief and loss, including bereavement and other significant life losses.

  My practice is inclusive and affirming, with experience working with neurodivergent clients and individuals from minority communities.

Where are we based?

Sometimes taking the first step into counselling can feel overwhelming, which is why I like to be as open and transparent as possible about what to expect.

Sessions can take place online, via telephone or face to face, whatever feels most comfortable for you.

If you choose to come in person, the counselling room is based in the heart of Kirkham and is easy to access in two different ways: either from Poulton Street or through a quieter, more discreet entrance on Mill Street with free parking available.

The room is located downstairs in Office 5, on the ground floor and is immediately on your right as you enter. It’s a calm, welcoming space where you can take your time and feel at ease. I will greet you at the door upon your arrival.

Your first step....

You can contact me through this website, by phone or by email, whatever feels right and comfortable for you.

From there, we can arrange a time and date for a free 30 minute initial consultation. This can take place either face to face, via telephone or online.

This first meeting gives you the opportunity to visit the space, share what brings you here and what you’re intentions through counselling. It also enables you to learn more about what I can offer. It’s an opportunity for you to get a sense of me and how I work, as the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of everything we do.

There is no pressure to make any decisions during this free 30 minute consultation. It’s simply so you can feel informed, supported and confident about whether you would like to move forward.

After the consultation, I’ll leave the next step with you. If you feel it’s the right fit, just let me know and we can book your first session and talk about how you would like to proceed.