In person or Remote PTSD Therapy & Trauma‑Focused Counselling in Rushden and Higham Ferrers
Counselling in Higham Ferrers NN10
Ready to take the next step? Feel free to reach out for a free 20-minute discovery call to discuss how we can work together.
Welcome — I’m Nikki. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a brave first step.
You might be here because life feels overwhelming, out of control, or simply too heavy to carry alone. Maybe you’re unhappy, frustrated, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. No two people experience things the same way — and talking to someone outside your family or friendship circle can make a real difference.
I’m a qualified, experienced and compassionate counsellor with over 4500 counselling hours supporting people through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, neurodivergence, grief, and sudden life changes.
My role is to offer a safe, confidential space where you can talk freely and feel truly heard.
I support adults and children who are struggling with:
• Overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks
• Reliving traumatic moments
• Feeling stuck in cycles of negative thoughts
• Constant worrying or fear • Sudden traumatic events that have changed life overnight
• ADHD, autism, masking fatigue and neurodivergent burnout
• Feeling misunderstood by neurotypical people • Any kind of trauma that has left life feeling chaotic or unfamiliar
When a traumatic or overwhelming event happens, life can spiral out of your hands in seconds. You may find yourself facing new fears, strong reactions, and emotions that feel impossible to manage.
People around you might not understand what you’re going through — or how to help.
You may hope life will “go back to normal”, but normal doesn’t feel like it exists anymore.
You might move through stages of loss: frustration, fear, disbelief, guilt, denial, anger — and feel completely alone in it.
If you’re neurodivergent,
you may also be carrying extra layers of exhaustion.
Masking, trying to fit into neurotypical expectations,
managing sensory overload, or navigating relationships where you feel misunderstood can add to the weight you’re already carrying.
Many of my clients come to me feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or unsure how to explain their neurodivergence to others.
Here, you don’t have to mask. You don’t have to justify your experience. You can simply be yourself.
You don’t have to face any of this alone.
I offer gentle, steady 1:1 counselling where the focus is entirely on you. A space where you can slow down, breathe, and talk at your own pace. If you spend your life looking after everyone else, this is where someone helps you looks after you.
I also offer family support when working with trauma, PTSD and neurodivergence, helping loved ones understand what you’re experiencing so they can support you more effectively.
Mental health isn’t something you “just get over”. Anxiety, panic, trauma, neurodivergent burnout and emotional overwhelm can become debilitating — leaving you isolated, frightened, or unsure how to cope. Together, we work gently and compassionately to help you feel safe, supported, and able to move forward again.
When you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Remote PTSD Therapy & Trauma‑Focused Counselling That Meets You Where You Are
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or too heavy at times. Therapy gives you space to make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and feel supported rather than alone.
My approach is:
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Trauma‑focused
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Experienced
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Neurodiversity‑affirming
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Warm and down‑to‑earth
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Flexible and personalised
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Rooted in real human connection
Trauma & Neurological Counselling in Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire
Your story is unique — your therapy should be too.
What I Can Help With,
I provide remote PTSD therapy and trauma‑focused counselling for 11 + - adults in Rushden and Higham FerrersI support adults in Higham Ferrers, Rushden and Northamptonshire who are experiencing:
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Trauma & PTSD — including childhood trauma, relational trauma and long‑term emotional impact
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ADHD and neurodivergence — support that is neurodiversity‑affirming and grounded in lived understanding
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Burnout and overwhelm — workplace stress, emotional exhaustion and shutdown
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Anxiety and panic — persistent worry, fear responses and panic symptoms
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Chronic pain and neurological conditions — long‑term conditions that affect daily life and wellbeing
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Low self‑worth — self‑criticism, shame and feeling “not enough”
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Grief, loss and life transitions — bereavement, change and emotional adjustment
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Feeling stuck or disconnected — when life feels confusing, heavy or directionless
If you’re not sure what you need, that’s completely okay — many people begin therapy feeling exactly the same. We start wherever you are, at a pace that feels safe.
ADHD, Anxiety & Neurodivergence
I provide ADHD counselling, anxiety counselling, and neurodiversity‑affirming therapy for adults in Higham Ferrers, Rushden and Northamptonshire who are navigating:
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ADHD — attention, motivation, emotional regulation and executive functioning
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Autism — sensory needs, communication differences and identity
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Dyslexia — confidence, overwhelm and practical challenges
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Dyspraxia — coordination, organisation and daily living stressors
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Tourette’s — tics, anxiety and social pressure
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Late diagnosis — identity shifts, self‑understanding and emotional processing
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Identity changes — exploring who you are and how you relate to the world
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Neurodivergent burnout — masking fatigue, shutdown and chronic overwhelm
You don’t have to mask here. You don’t have to justify your neurodivergence. You can simply be yourself.
What Makes My Counselling Different
Counselling shouldn’t feel clinical, intimidating, or like you’re being squeezed into a model that doesn’t fit. The way I work is different because it’s built around you — your pace, your story, your strengths, and the challenges you want to explore.
I don’t sit with a clipboard or follow a rigid script. I blend approaches so sessions feel natural, flexible, and genuinely supportive. Some weeks you might want space to talk. Other weeks you might want tools, grounding techniques, or help understanding patterns. We decide that together.
A lot of people come to me wanting to work on things like struggling to feel close to others, finding it hard to speak up for themselves, or feeling overwhelmed in social situations. These are real, human challenges — and my role is to create a safe, warm, down‑to‑earth space where you can explore them without pressure or judgement.
My lived experience shapes the way I work. I don’t sit above you as an “expert.” I sit with you, human to human. I listen, I adapt, and I walk alongside you as you build confidence, clarity, and emotional strength at your own pace.
If you’ve ever felt like counselling didn’t quite fit, or like you couldn’t fully be yourself, my space is designed to feel different — calmer, safer, and more real.
About Me
I’m a counsellor with 11+ years’ experience and over 4,500 counselling hours, supporting clients across:
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Mind Charity
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Private practice
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EAP services
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Social services
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Legal settings
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Community support
My work is shaped by lived experience, compassion and the belief that therapy should feel human — not clinical.
You can read more about me on my About Me page.
Your First Step
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, you’re welcome to book a free 20‑minute call where we can talk through what you’re looking for and how I can support you.
A Space Designed for Safety
My counselling room in Higham Ferrers is warm, calm and sensory‑considerate, with soft lighting, a high‑back armchair, plants and natural daylight.
Accessibility matters — the building has:
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a ramp
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a small step
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CCTV for security