Nicola Sharp

I work Monday and Wednesday daytimes 10am-4pm. 

Welcome!

If you're feeling stuck in cycles of overwhelming anxiety, I am here to help.

When you feel trapped in anxious thoughts it can be difficult to know how to find a way out of the cycle.

You may be experiencing racing thoughts, sleepless nights, panic attacks, health anxiety, intrusive thoughts or OCD.

I have 10+ years as a qualified psychotherapist to guide you to more inner calm, confidence and self-compassion.

I specialise in anxiety related issues such as perfectionism, health anxiety, people-pleasing, OCD and panic attacks. I am also experienced in other areas such as low-confidence, bereavement, depression, spiritual questioning and relationship issues.

As an accredited psychotherapist, I help you to break the patterns that keep you feeling this way, gaining a deeper understanding of why you feel like this, help you gain more fulfilment, self acceptance and calmness in your life.

I am passionate about empowering people to fully embrace their whole selves to live more authentically and compassionately. I will listen to your story, ask you questions to help explore and understand yourself and guide you to the answers within.

The way that I work is to integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit your needs, including Internal Family Systems, Person-Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural-Therapy and Mindfulness based therapies. I am also an accredited Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner. I appreciate that every one is different, so I tailor my approach to you and adapt to your needs.

I offer session in person in Hockley or online. I offer a warm, confidential space to process your feelings. 

I specialise in Internal Family Systems as an approach, which I find is most effective for most issues that people bring, but we work collaboratively to tailor the approach to suit you. 

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of various "parts," each with its own perspectives, emotions, and roles. By understanding and nurturing these parts—often seen as inner family members—individuals can achieve greater self-awareness, heal emotional wounds, and foster inner harmony. This approach can lead to improved relationships, reduced anxiety, and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.

I understand that committing to therapy takes courage and is a big step. I offer a free no obligation 20 minute phone consultation so you can ask me any questions that you have, find out more about me and explore you would like to go forward.

The next step is to book a consultation session, where we explore in more detail what brings you to therapy, what you would like to gain from therapy and how we might work together. It's a chance to see if you feel comfortable talking to me and for me to check that I am a suitable professional to be supporting you at this time. After the session there is no obligation to continue if you do not want to. The session is 60 minutes long and £85.

Usual sessions are £80 per 50 minute session.

75 minute sessions are available at £120.

I am currently working in person and online via Google Meet.