Jennifer Nickson

I currently have availability on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday depending on the time, and whether it is in person or online. 

I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with all ages from 11 upwards. This means we work together to understand how things feel for you, exploring relationships and life situations that are impacting on your life. We could explore your feelings in the present and how these may be related to your experiences in the past, but what we talk about is always up to you. Talking to an impartial, supportive and non-judgemental counsellor provides a safe place to unload and explore what is troubling you.

I also work with couples and those with relationship concerns they would like to talk about. This could be couples who are married or in a romantic relationship, or a parent and child (over 12), or adult siblings. I would work to support, understand, listen to both people, and help you find a way forward.

Bereavement, divorce or redundancy can be very hard and I can support you to process grief and loss, including the sadness and challenges of infertility and pregnancy paths.

Anxieties, depression, sadness, anger, self-harm and low self-worth can result from feelings of hopelessness, stress or trauma from childhood, relationships or work. We can explore how to unpick the overwhelm and move forward.

I am experienced working with emotions surrounding domestic and workplace abuse and bullying, relationship conflicts and concerns, and eating difficulties. I will support you to find your way forward.

 I have a special interest in performance anxiety having worked in the Arts and seen the effects of performance related anxiety and pressure particularly on gifted children and young people. Stress and anxiety around performance in dance, theatre, sport, exams, giving presentations and speeches, as well as music performance, can result in lifelong low self esteem, depression, addiction, relationship breakdown and self harm.

I work face-to-face in Watford or Tring, Hertfordshire, or online via Zoom. I am fully inclusive of all who need support including diversities of gender, sexuality, race, culture and religion.

I offer a free short phone call to talk a little about what is troubling you. We can get a feel for if we would like to work together.

If you decide to continue I send a contract and short assessment form for you to fill in and return. If you prefer we can do it in the first session.