Hi, I'm Nadia, an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP), as well as an NLP Practioner Coach that supports high achievers experiencing work-related anxiety, stress and imposter syndrome. Those feeling burnt out or trapped under the weight of expectation to constantly strive to do better, achieve more, to be ‘good enough.’

After a near 30 year corporate career, with the past decade in a senior HR role, I have a deep appreciation for the pressures of work, and our working environment on our mental health, confidence, and self-esteem. We often attach our self-worth to our title, role or accolades. Work becomes a large part of our identity and when we experience workplace challenges, it can have a knock-on effect that ripples across every aspect of our lives.

How I can help you?

Following my 30 year corporate career, the past decade of which was in a Head of People role, I gained a deep appreciation of the impact experiences in (and outside) the workplace can have on us, no matter which role you fulfil, level you have reached or industry you work in. It led me to retrain as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting individuals navigating the impact of their mental health either on their work or due to their work and working environment, including:

• Anxiety, stress and burnout
• Low mood and depression
• Anticipatory anxiety arising ahead of, or during, performance reviews and 1-2-1’s, disciplinary and redundancy consultations or settlement discussions
• Feelings of shame, anger, guilt and loss
• Moving forward from workplace bullying or sexual harassment
• Exploring the impact on your relationships outside of work
• Rediscovering your self-worth, confidence and sense of identity
• Establishing healthy boundaries and relationships at work and in life
• I have also worked with individuals in the NHS and in blue light roles experiencing the added complexity of traumatic events and experiences in the workplace and can support you in this area too

My approach

In my practice, I welcome you as you are. There is no need to find an acceptable language or way of being as you share your story.

Working collaboratively, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences, through honest conversation, compassionate enquiry, and gentle challenge, enabling you to reflect, gain insight, develop self-awareness and walk towards the life you wish to lead, using the courage and resilience that brought you here.

I offer this online across the UK, in person in Chobham and Guildford, Surrey and for those that prefer the therapeutic environment offered by nature, I offer walk and talk therapy in Chobham and Chertsey, Surrey.

Support for Young People

Alongside private practice I work for a charity as a counsellor supporting young persons that have been the victims of bullying and crime, experienced trauma through domestic abuse and violence or vicarious trauma.

Working with young people aged 16 + I also offer this within my private practice for both young people and adults. If you are looking for a counsellor for yourself or a member of your family, please do get in touch.

About me

As a young adult I experienced generalised anxiety disorder and my thinking, decisions, relationships, and early working life were shaped by my own mental health struggles. Seeking support through therapy, helped.

My training was relational in nature which means I place our therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work. Working collaboratively, we may explore the impact of your past on your present which may provide insight and understanding as to our current experiences and relational patterns in order to help us find new ways forward; however I hold the firm belief that you are the expert in your own life and you will always determine where the work goes.

I am member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and you can therefore trust in the professionalism and confidentiality of our work together.

Next Steps

I understand the process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming in itself and you are therefore welcome to meet me in person, over video or on the phone, for a free, no obligation, 20 minute introductory chat in which you can ask any questions you may have about therapy or how I work.

You are welcome to email, call or text. Please note I may be in session and therefore I will aim to respond to communication within 24 hours.