Nicola Hamilton

Hello. I am a post graduate qualified child psychotherapist. I am person-centered, working both directive and non-directive with children and families. With a background in Neuroscience, my approaches include Play and Creative Arts Therapy, Sand Therapy, Therapeutic Life Story, Intensive Interaction and Parent(carer)-Child Attachment Play. 

I have experience working with neurodivergence, developmental delay, communication difficulties and selective mutism. As well as looked after and adopted children and children who have experienced neglect, abuse, bereavement, domestic violence, generational trauma,  anxiety, depression, low self esteem and self harm.

I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space where children, caregivers or families can be supported to identify needs, process trauma and establish new skills to positively move forward.

I generally work from my private therapy room in Congleton. In some instances work is carried out in the family home to support you to make the space more suitable for your child, help establish routines etc.

I understand how daunting it can be reaching out for support and how important it is to find what is right for your child. I offer a free 30 minute confidential phone consultation to ensure that we both feel I am the right person or approach for you and your child. 

This depends on what needs we identify when we initially talk and will be explained verbally and in writing prior to the first session.