A Safe Space For Your Wellbeing Journey
Welcome to My Counselling Place
Online and in-person counselling is available for adults residing in Stevenage and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire.
At My Counselling Place, we recognise that life can sometimes become overwhelming, making it hard to see a clear path and can present obstacles that hinder us from reaching our potential. These challenges may stem from past experiences of hurt, trauma, anxiety, or depression, which can act as barriers to our wellbeing and growth.
Many people experience moments when they could truly benefit from emotional support. While the idea of reaching out to a counsellor might feel daunting at first, it is important to remember that taking that initial step is an act of great courage. Often, deciding to seek help is the hardest part of the journey.
Counselling could make the difference between ‘continuing to struggle and suffer in silence’ or ‘developing inner strength and the self-belief’ needed to bring about real change.
By choosing to engage in counselling, individuals give themselves the opportunity to address personal challenges in a supportive environment and help break unhelpful patterns and build inner strength, providing support to move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
I am guided by the belief that every individual possesses an innate capacity for healing and the potential to lead a rich and fulfilling life.
Through counselling, my aim is to provide you with the support and guidance needed to overcome these current difficulties. By working together, we can address what is holding you back and help you move towards living a more vibrant, meaningful, and purposeful life.
About Me
Hello! My name is Nisa. I am a BACP registered and accredited Psychodynamic
Counsellor, with additional training and experience as a Bereavement Counsellor through Cruse Bereavement Care.
My way of working is grounded in Psychodynamic principles, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
Finding the right person to share your painful experiences is an important step in your healing journey.
Areas of Support
I work with clients who are facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, depression, and relationship issues. My practice also addresses concerns rooted in childhood experiences and difficulties with low self-esteem. I support individuals dealing with grief and bereavement, as well as those coping with addiction, narcissistic injuries, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. Additionally, I offer a safe space for victims of crime and those who have experienced trauma.
All of these issues are explored collaboratively in a confidential and non-judgemental setting. My aim is to provide the support needed to help clients improve their overall well-being.
When you feel ready to seek support, I am here to help. Choosing the right therapist is a significant part of your healing journey, as it is essential to find someone with whom you feel comfortable sharing your pain and experiences.
Establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship can make all the difference, allowing you to explore difficult feelings in a safe and supportive space. Taking this step is not always easy, but it is an important step towards understanding yourself better and beginning the process of healing.
How We Work Together
My role as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space through which you might better understand the difficulties you may be facing, how you feel and how you can move forward without feeling overwhelmed. ‘My aim is to help you explore what it is you are finding painful or hard, so that you can begin to feel empowered in relation to it.
Want some more information on how I work as a counsellor/therapist? Please look view my About My Practice page.
Initial Consultation
During our initial consultation session which lasts 60 minutes, you will have an opportunity to talk about what’s brought you to counselling and explore what support you may need from therapy. This is an opportunity to answer any questions that you may have. If you would like further sessions, we will agree on a weekly time that works for both of us.
We can work short or long-term depending on your needs and what brought you to seek counselling.
Pricing and Session Length
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £55.
I am a recognised Therapist for the following health provider. Health Provider:
- Bupa
- Health Assured
Cancellation agreement: This cancellation agreement is to help make the most effective use of my time for all my clients.
- If you cancel/rearrange your appointment with more than 48hrs notice there is no charge.
- If you cancel within 24hrs, unfortunately the session is charged in full.
My Location
I am based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and currently work online. I offer sessions on Zoom from my home practice in a dedicated space that provides clients with a sense of privacy and peace.
Please see my About My Practice page for a lengthier breakdown of my approach as a counsellor.
What issues can I help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. I support clients presenting with:
Anxiety
Workplace stress
Bereavement and loss
Bereavement support
Low self-esteem
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Health related issues
Depression
Bullying
Childhood abuse
Perfectionism traits
Relational trauma
Narcissism
For more details on how I can help with these problems, take a look at my Services page
Get in touch
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07786921996 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently asked questions
Trust is an important part of the therapeutic journey. Your identity and the content of your sessions is kept strictly confidential, except for the purposes of supervision of my clinical practice. It is a requirement for BACP registration that all counsellors and psychotherapists have regular supervision in order to maintain best standards of practice. The contents of sessions will remain confidential, except when you tell me of your intent to act on thoughts of significant self-harm to yourself or to others, but I would speak to you first.
At the initial consultation, we will agree to meet once a week for 50-minute sessions at a specific time. I always recommend clients to have regular weekly session, as this allows us to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. I am also aware that it may not always be possible to have weekly sessions and I am happy to be flexible to meet your needs around your availability.
This is a hard question to answer and depends on a client’s presenting circumstances.
Reaching out for counselling and psychotherapy isn’t easy to do, especially if you haven’t gone to therapy before, so clients are always free to ask me any questions – either through email or over the phone – prior to making a commitment to further sessions. This is a no-obligation chat, free of charge. You are welcome to ask anything that comes to mind so you can better understand the process and make an informed decision about possibly moving forward with therapy.
One-to-one therapy sessions: £50 (via Zoom video Call or Telephone).
Payment: Via bank transfer. Payment is made after the session.
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