Counselling & Psychotherapy
New for 2024, our founder Nicola is now offering counselling and psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.
Find out more about Nicola's integrative approach and whether it's right for you in your search for connection, resolution and growth.
Email Nicola to arrange a free 20-minute consultation.
Welcome to Nicola Harpin Living Psychotherapy!
I have led a weird and wonderful life that has brought me trials, tribulations, great happiness and great sadness. These experiences have brought me to the door of counselling and psychotherapy, resulting in me training to be able to help others in ways I was not helped myself.
I am in my final year of an MA in Contemporary Relationship Studies, following my passion to help others understand and improve their daily human connections. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for the exploration of personal and relational challenges, helping individuals, couples, and families to understand and navigate the necessary changes for issue resolution and growth in their lives.
My integrative approach incorporates various modalities including systemic theory, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, emotion focused therapy (EFT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), allowing me to tailor the sessions to your specific needs and working together to meet your therapeutic goals.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals with neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD), anxiety, attachment concerns, individual and relational trauma, sexual issues and supporting those navigating pregnancy and the post natal period.
I am a gender, sex and relationship diversity (GSRD) friendly therapist working in-person and on-line.
Does that resonate with you? If so, please contact me for an initial consultation.
Nicola
Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy
Helping address a wide range of psychological
issues, including anxiety, depression, and personal development.
Pricing and timings:
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£65 for 1 x 50 minutes session
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Block £360 for 6 x 50 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
Email Nicola to arrange a free 20-minute consultation.
Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy
I focus on helping couples understand each other, resolving conflicts, enhancing emotional and sexual intimacy and improving communications to facilitate healthy, sustainable relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.
Pricing and timings:
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£85 for 1 x 50 minutes session
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Block £480 for 6 x 50 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
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£105 for 1 x 75 minutes session
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Block £600 for 6 x 75 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
Family Counselling/Psychotherapy
I help to address family dynamics, communication problems, parenting challenges, and intergenerational issues, fostering a cohesive and supportive family environment for all to grow within.
Pricing and timings:
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£105 for 1 x 75 minutes session
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Block £600 for 6 x 75 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
My integrative approach
What I consider to be some of the key aspects of integrative counselling and psychotherapy:
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It’s a holistic approach: It’s personal and considers the whole of your world including mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects of well-being.
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It’s customisable: It offers therapy tailored to you as an individual, couple or family and considers your personalities, problems, and preferences.
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It’s flexible: It uses different therapeutic techniques and theories as appropriate, rather than adhering to a single method.
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It’s collaborative: We work together, so there is an emphasis on the collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client(s).
I use a variety of techniques in my practice, such as:
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Mindfulness and Relaxation: Practices to reduce stress and increase awareness.
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Behavioural Interventions: Strategies to modify harmful behaviours.
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Cognitive Restructuring: Techniques to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns.
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Emotion-Focused Techniques: Methods to understand and process emotions.
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Somatic Techniques: Approaches that address physical sensations and their connection to emotional states.
The theoretical foundations, methods and techniques I use:
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Systemic Therapy
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Narrative Therapy (NT)
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Attachment Theory
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Gestalt Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Gottman Method
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Integrated Sex and Couples Therapy
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Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity Therapy
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Transactional Analysis (TA)
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Person Centred Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What you can expect from our work together
Depending on what type of work we are engaged in together, you could expect:
1. Consultation Call: 20 minutes for us to understand if we would be a good fit to work
together.
2. Assessment: Initial sessions involve a comprehensive assessment to understand your
background, issues, and goals.
3. For couples and families: One to one sessions. Offered after the initial assessment and available afterwards if required.
4. Therapeutic Plan: Developing a flexible plan that incorporates various therapeutic
methods tailored to your needs.
5. Intervention: Implementing different techniques and adapting the approach as therapy progresses.
6. Review and Adjustment: Regularly evaluating progress and making necessary adjustments to the therapeutic plan and or goals.
My study to date:
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Final year of Masters in Contemporary Relationship Studies
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Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy
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GSRD Therapy Training
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EFT for Individuals/Couples and Families
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Foundations in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
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Bereavement and Loss for Couples
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CRUSE Bereavement Support Foundation Course
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Dru Breathwork Coach
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher
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Yoga Teacher
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Sound Healing Therapist.
Insurance:
Wellbeing Insurance
Student Registration with:
BACP AFT COSRT
Fees and timings
Consultation Call: £0 for free 20-minute session
Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy:
£65 for 1 x 50 minutes session
Block £360 for 6 x 50 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy:
£85 for 1 x 50 minutes session
Block £480 for 6 x 50 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
or
£105 for 1 x 75 minutes session
Block £600 for 6 x 75 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
Family Counselling/Psychotherapy:
£105 for 1 x 75 minutes session
Block £600 for 6 x 75 minutes session (guaranteed time slot)
Pay it forward: £20. This optional fee goes towards subsidising either low cost or free
counselling/psychotherapy. Please email to be added to the waiting list for free/low-cost counselling.
Terms
Counselling/psychotherapy sessions are booked in blocks of six consecutive weeks and are to
be paid seven days in advance of the first session with set dates and times agreed in advance.
After the initial six weeks further six-week blocks may be offered upon mutual agreement.
One-off sessions are to be booked seven days in advance.
No refunds will be offered for any cancellations although a one-off alternative time/date may
be offered for sessions not attended.
Appointments are conducted face to face at Blenheim Reach in S11 or on-line agreed at the point of booking.
