Nick Aspey Therapy
Counselling that helps you reconnect with yourself.
Life can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from who we really are. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, regret, low self-esteem or a major life transition, therapy can provide a space to pause, make sense of your experience and begin moving forward.
I offer compassionate, evidence-informed counselling grounded in the Person-Centred Approach. Together we will work at your pace to explore what matters most to you, helping you develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion and confidence in the direction you choose.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first conversation is simply about working out where to start.
Hi, I’m Nick
A Humanistic Psychotherapist
& Counsellor
If you're reading this then the chances are that you're perhaps not feeling too great at the moment. Life might not be everything you wanted or hoped it would be or you may be going through a particularly tough time and it can feel hard to see a way through it.
I am sorry you’re feeling that way at the moment. I’ve been through some tough times myself and the experience of regret, disappointment and the grief of bereavement have been all too familiar in my life. The good news is that there is support available and more often than not a better future is possible. I’m a testament to this.
It’s hard to be our best selves when we are carrying the weight of the past.
Counselling enabled me to reflect on where I was, realise what was important to me and allowed me to grow from difficult experiences. Crucially it helped me to begin my own journey towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I took so much from my counselling experience that I went back to university to retrain to be able to offer to others the same sort of life changing support I received.
Specialisms
Having successfully achieved my own mid-life transition, I have a special interest in supporting my clients to find a new purpose and navigate your own life transitions
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Are you going through a big life change, such as redundancy, retirement, loss, empty nesting, or a new career path, and seek clarity and confidence to step into your next chapter?
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Are you feeling directionless and yearn for greater meaning and fulfilment in your life – maybe you want to align your plans for the future with the things that matter most to you?
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Do you find yourself seething with anger? Have you been wronged and you feel unable to forgive and move on with your life? Another line in here so all the same height on desktop.
My approach
Providing the right approach that
works for you
As a humanistic psychotherapist I’m inspired by the work of Carl Rogers, and I deliver therapy according to person centred principles. Research has demonstrated that the most significant factor in the success of therapy is the quality of the relationship between the client and the therapist. My approach therefore focuses on working collaboratively with you to explore your thoughts and feelings to enable you to move forward in a way that’s right for you.
Therapy is not about becoming someone different.
It is about understanding yourself more deeply, relating to yourself with greater compassion and finding the confidence to live more authentically.
If you're considering counselling, I'd be pleased to have an initial conversation with you about how we might work together.
“I believe that the more fully the individual is understood and accepted, the more they tend to drop the false fronts with which they have been meeting life, and the more they move in a direction of being a more real, more fully functioning person.”
- Carl Rogers
What Happens Next?
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you've never spoken to a counsellor before.
The process is simple.
Step 1: Arrange a free introductory call.
We'll talk about what has brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have and decide together whether we're the right fit.
Step 2: Your first session.
We'll begin exploring your experiences, your hopes for therapy and what feels most important to you.
Step 3: Working together.
Sessions provide a confidential space where we can explore difficulties, recognise strengths and help you move towards the life you want to live.
There is no pressure to commit beyond what feels right for you.
