All about me at Know Your Own Mind.

I’m Nikki — a trauma‑focused, integrative counsellor based in Higham Ferrers. I help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves find a way back to who they truly are.

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My counselling style is warm, down‑to‑earth, and human. I don’t sit with a clipboard or analyse you from a distance. I sit with you — as a real person — and together we explore what’s going on in your world, at your pace, in a way that feels safe and manageable.

I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an assessment. You don’t need to arrive “ready” or with the perfect words. You just need to arrive as you are.

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Why I Do This Work

My path into counselling wasn’t linear. It came from lived experience — navigating trauma, neurodivergence, identity shifts, and the messy, human process of rebuilding yourself from the inside out.

I know what it’s like to feel lost in your own life. I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying too much alone.

That’s why I became a counsellor: to offer the kind of space I needed when I was going through my own turning points.

A space where you don’t have to perform. A space where you don’t have to be “fine”. A space where your story is held with care, curiosity, and respect.

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How I Work

I’m an integrative counsellor, which means I blend different therapeutic approaches depending on what you need — not what a textbook says should happen.

My work is:

• Trauma‑focused

• Neurodiversity‑affirming

• Compassion‑led

• Flexible and personalised

I don’t believe in one‑size‑fits‑all therapy. You are unique — your therapy should be too.

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What You Can Expect

• A warm, calm, welcoming space

• No judgement, no pressure

• A counsellor who listens deeply

• A pace that suits your nervous system

• A collaborative approach — we work together

• Space to explore your past, present, and future safely

Whether you’re dealing with trauma, ADHD, chronic pain, burnout, anxiety, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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My Qualifications & Experience

I have 11+ years of counselling experience and over 4,6000 hours supporting clients across:

• Mind

• Private practice

• EAP services

• Social services

• Legal settings

• Community support

• I’m also the founder of Bring 2gether CIC, offering trauma and PTSD support groups across Northamptonshire and online.

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Qualifications include:

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Trauma‑focused CPD

• Neurodiversity‑affirming training

• Ongoing professional development in integrative therapy

I’m fully insured, supervised, and committed to ethical practice, DBS, and insurance.

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A Little More About Me

I’m a real human before I’m a counsellor. I laugh, I swear sometimes, I drink too much tea, and I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself.

My clients often tell me they feel safe with me quickly — not because I’m perfect, but because I’m real.

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If You’re Thinking About Starting Therapy

You don’t need to know where to begin. You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t need to have everything figured out.

You just need a space where you can breathe, talk, and be heard.

If you’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, you’re welcome to book a free 20‑minute call.