All about me at know your own mind.
I’m Nikki, a qualified counsellor dedicated to creating a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming space where you feel genuinely heard. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, working at your own pace to foster safety, validation, and healing.
Professional Background & Training
Diploma level 4 therapeutic counselling July 2015
Level 3 Counselling theory
Level 2 counselling skills
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
CBT diploma
Trauma-Focused
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management counselling BSY 2016
Crisis and trauma counselling Pass 2015
Anger & aggression diploma
Sexualized Trauma Training
Counselling in a military setting
Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Online & phone counselling 2023
Stress, trauma and related disorders
Perinatal 3-step rewind Pass 2021
Mindfulness Pass
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism Pass
Lavel 2 Domestic abuse
Level 2 Understanding mental health awareness Pass
Level 2 working with children and young people’s mental health Pass
PODS working with relational trauma dealing with disorganized attachment
PODS - Trauma dissociation & recovery
Trauma: Psychopathology and Treatment Pass
Traumatic Grief and Loss Pass
Working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Pass
Resilience: Prevention & recovery from traumatic damage Pass
Working with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder CPD
Suicide awareness
Assist Suicide First Aider Pass
Child abuse Pass
Crisis and Trauma Counselling - BSY online counselling courses
Anger & aggression management course Pass 2015
Understanding Mental Health Pass 2015
Assist Suicide First Aider Pass
Child abuse Pass
Level 1 Psychology Pass
L1 & L2 EnglishL1 & L2 BSL Pass
My Therapeutic Approach
Nikki | Know Your Own Mind
Healing is a collaborative process. My role is to provide a calm, reassuring, and professional space where you feel genuinely heard and validated, moving at a pace that feels entirely safe for you.
Person-Centred
Your voice is the heart of our work. I offer a non-judgmental partnership where you are the expert on your life, and I am here to support your growth.
Neuro-Affirming
Inclusive support for ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia. I focus on understanding your unique lived experience and creating strategies that work for your brain.
Trauma-Informed
Specialized care for complex trauma, chronic pain, and birth trauma. We prioritize safety and validation, ensuring you never feel rushed or unheard.
Practice Values & Therapeutic Approach
I am Nikki, and I founded and owner of Know Your Own Mind counselling to provide a sanctuary where professional expertise meets genuine compassion. My background is rooted in person-centred and I have qualified in a number of other modalaties trauma-informed practice, ensuring that Know Your Own Mind is a space where your experiences are held with the highest level of care and professional integrity.
My therapeutic work is neurodiversity-affirming and inclusive. I have specialized experience supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia, as well as those navigating the complexities of chronic pain. I believe that therapy must be accessible and adapted to your specific way of being, honouring your unique communication and sensory needs.
A gentle first step
Book your free discovery call — a gentle opportunity to explore support that is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and centered entirely on your needs. We’ll talk through how we can work together at your own pace, in a safe and validating space that honours your unique story.