Kirk Nelson

Thank you for visiting my page. I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Supervisor based in London. I see clients in private practice and in organisations, providing one to one counselling as well as, one to one and group supervision in person and remote (Zoom, Teams & Skype). 

Supervision:

I am a trained Integrative Supervisor with experience in providing one-to-one and group supervision. I work with trainees and experienced professionals from a variety of therapeutic models and backgrounds, including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Psycho-Synthesis, DIT, CBT, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential, Person-Centred, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and more.鈥�

With experience working in both private practice and organizational settings such as the NHS, health and social care services, charities, and university counselling services, I offer tailored support that meets the needs of diverse therapeutic approaches. This includes facilitating the supervision of counsellors and psychotherapists through accreditation processes.

I provide:

• Personalized Support: Whether you are a trainee or an experienced professional, I tailor the supervision to your needs and goals, ensuring that you feel heard and supported.
  
  
• Diverse Backgrounds Welcome: I have experience working with a diverse group of professionals , therapeutic models and settings, allowing me to offer flexible and relevant supervision that suits your unique practice.
  
  
• Flexible Format: I offer both in-person and remote supervision, allowing you to choose the format that works best for you.
  
  
• Holistic Approach: I believe in supporting the whole practitioner. My supervision services focus not only on client cases but also on your emotional well-being, professional development, and self-care.

I offer both in-person and remote supervision (via Zoom, Teams, or Skype) to ensure flexibility and accessibility for all supervisees.

鈥婽he supervision space I provide is a confidential, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where you can reflect on your clinical practice and personal growth. 

My goal is to create a supportive and restorative atmosphere that allows you to develop your skills, strengthen your professional resilience, and work through the challenges you encounter in your practice.

I provide comprehensive support in a range of areas to help you flourish both personally and professionally:

• 鈥婥lient Case Discussions: Non-judgmental reflection and feedback on client work, helping you enhance your therapeutic practice.
  
  
• Professional Development: Guidance on identifying your strengths and areas for development to advance your clinical skills.
  
  
• Ethical & Professional Issues: Support with ethical dilemmas, ensuring that your practice aligns with professional and ethical standards.
  
  
• Reflective Practice: Encouragement to continually develop your self-reflection and awareness to become a more conscious and effective practitioner.
  
  
• Self-Care & Compassion Fatigue: Support in managing the emotional toll of therapy, including strategies to prevent burnout and vicarious trauma.
  
  
• Emotional & Psychological Support: Assistance in understanding and managing your emotional responses to client work, ensuring your well-being is prioritized.
  
  
• Practice Management & Development: Support on running a successful practice and developing your career path as a therapist.
  
  
• Critical Thinking & Professional Standards: Encouraging the development of your critical thinking skills to ensure high standards of care and ethical practice.
  
  
• Complex Presentations & Crisis Management: Support in managing complex cases, including working with high-risk clients and navigating crisis situations.

As no individual therapists are the same the first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore your current practice, needs, and goals.

During this session, we will:鈥嬧��

• Understand you and your current practice: I鈥檒l learn more about your therapeutic approach, the clients you work with, and the contexts in which you practice.
  
  
• Discuss your supervision needs: Together, we鈥檒l identify what you need from supervision to support your ongoing development, including any specific challenges you鈥檙e facing.
  
  
• Build a strong supervisory relationship: We鈥檒l explore how we can develop a safe, trusting, and supportive space that fosters your growth and development as a practitioner.

Thank you for visiting my page I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Supervisor here in London. I see clients in private practice and in organisations, providing one to one, relationship & couples counselling as well as, one to one and group supervision. I offer short term focused therapy and long term focused therapy in person and online.

One to one Counselling:

It鈥檚 common to feel anxious or unsure about the direction of your life. You may also find yourself struggling to understand some of your thoughts, emotions, or behaviours. Often, we naturally suppress what we deem as "unacceptable" or painful thoughts and experiences, hoping they鈥檒l fade away. However, these unresolved feelings often resurface, affecting our self-worth and relationships.

During difficult times, there鈥檚 often pressure to 鈥渂e strong鈥� or to 鈥渕ove on鈥� quickly. But what does being "strong" truly mean? How can you feel strong when you're not sure how to cope? This is where counselling comes in 鈥� to help you make sense of your feelings and find your own answers.

Whatever has brought you to seek therapy, I am here to offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings.

Supervision:

I am a trained Integrative Supervisor with experience in providing one-to-one and group supervision. I work with trainees and experienced professionals from a variety of therapeutic models and backgrounds.

鈥媁ith experience working in both private practice and organizational settings I offer tailored support that meets the needs of diverse therapeutic approaches. 

鈥婽he supervision space I provide is a confidential, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment where you can reflect on your clinical practice and personal growth. My goal is to create a supportive and restorative atmosphere that allows you to develop your skills, strengthen your professional resilience, and work through the challenges you encounter in your practice.

As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches in order to tailor the process to your unique needs. This means I use a variety of tools and techniques, based on your individual circumstances, to offer you the most effective and personalised therapy.

鈥婭 work with you to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. The therapy is about you, and I maintain a respectful and collaborative approach throughout our work together. My primary role is to ensure that you don鈥檛 have to face your challenges alone as you work towards what feels important to you and your personal growth. By using my skills and expertise, I work with you at a pace and depth that suits you, helping you navigate through difficulties and empowering you to regain control of your wellbeing and your life.

鈥嬧�婱y approach is grounded in the belief that we all have the ability to regain control over our choices and actions. Together, we鈥檒l explore the underlying factors impacting you right now, and work towards ways you can take charge and move forward with confidence.

Over the years, I鈥檝e worked with a wide range of clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This experience has equipped me with the tools and insights to help you navigate through a variety of issues, no matter your background or personal circumstances.

In our first meeting, we鈥檒l take time to understand who you are, your experiences, and the specific challenges you're facing. This session helps me get to know you as a person 鈥� not just your difficulties 鈥� and we鈥檒l explore the best way forward, tailored to your individual needs.

Together, we will discuss what鈥檚 most important for you to focus on, whether that鈥檚 identifying the source of your struggles, understanding their impact on your life, or deciding what changes you would like to see.

鈥媁e will also explore how you want to work together, your expectations, and any preferences you have for the process. By the end of this session, we鈥檒l agree on the next steps for your counselling journey

Thank you for visiting my website. I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Supervisor here in London. I see clients in private practice and in organisations, providing one to one, relationship & couples counselling as well as, one to one and group supervision. I offer short term focused therapy and long term focused therapy in person and online.

Relationship & Couples Therapy

Relationship & Counselling therapy offers a supportive space to explore and improve how you relate to one another whether you鈥檙e in a romantic partnership, co-parenting, navigating a chosen family, or part of a non-traditional relationship structure. When communication breaks down or dynamics become challenging, an independent therapist can help everyone involved understand what鈥檚 happening and look at ways to resolve the issues negatively impacting the relationship.

Many relationships begin with attraction, shared values, and a strong connection. Over time as individuals grow and change differences can emerge, and finding balance isn鈥檛 always easy. Some challenges are a natural part of being in a relationship and can be managed without therapy. Other issues may feel more complex, persistent, or emotionally charged. In these situations, Relationship & Couples therapy can offer clarity, perspective, and practical tools to help you move towards the relationship you would like.

Relationship therapy can support communication, trust, conflict resolution, emotional connection, or simply creating space to grow and strengthen your relationship. You don鈥檛 have to wait for a crisis, relational therapy can be a proactive step toward a more connected and fulfilling relationship.

Whatever challenges you鈥檙e facing, relationship therapy provides a space for reflection, clarity, and growth individually and together. With support, it鈥檚 possible to reconnect, communicate more effectively, and build a relationship that feels meaningful and sustainable for everyone involved. 

Relationships need space and time

Depending on your lifestyle and circumstances such as work, parenting, caregiving, and the everyday demands of life can leave little time to nurture the relationships that matter most. Over time, unresolved issues can build up, leading to distance, conflict, or even crisis. Without space to reflect and communicate openly, misunderstandings and emotional distance can grow sometimes to a breaking point.

Relationship & Couples therapy offers the time and space to slow down, focus, listen, and speak honestly without the distractions of daily life in a space that鈥檚 grounded in empathy, curiosity and support not judgment.

Areas I work with

Relationship & Couples therapy is a supportive, compassionate, and professional space where you can explore and work through a wide range of challenges, including:

• Communication breakdowns
  
  
• Cultural, religious, or intergenerational differences
  
  
• Deepening connection and mutual understanding
  
  
• Emotional or physical intimacy concerns
  
  
• Financial or role based stress
  
  
• Experiences of betrayal or breaches of trust
  
  
• Life transitions or major decisions
  
  
• Navigating separation, endings, or changes in relationship structure
  
  
• Parenting, co-parenting, or step-family issues
  
  
• Repeating conflicts or emotional disconnection

I work with people in a wide range of relationship styles and structures whether you're dating, in a long-term partnership, living together, separated, or exploring non-traditional or evolving relationship forms.

I work with you to ensure that the sessions are tailored to your unique values, needs, and goals.

What to expect

In our first meeting, we鈥檒l take time to understand you and your relationship, and the specific challenges you're facing in your relationship as well as what works well. This session helps me to get to know you and your relational dynamic.

Together, we will discuss what鈥檚 most important for you to focus on, whether that鈥檚 identifying the source of your struggles, understanding their impact on your relationship, or deciding what changes you would like to see. We will also explore the best way forward, tailored to the needs of your relationship.

鈥媁e will discuss how you want to work together, your expectations, and any preferences you have for the process. By the end of this session, we鈥檒l agree on the next steps for your relationship therapy journey.

If you would like to discuss further to see to find out if Relationship Counselling is the right thing for you, you can contact me for a free 15 minute telephone consultation.

My practice is based online and in-person close to London Bridge and Borough Station and is easily accessible by public transport.