Nicole Kettle
Counsellor in Oldham

Hello, I'm Nicole and I am a Person Centred Counsellor. I offer counselling to adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression and/or emotional trauma, no matter what the cause. I am very passionate about supporting people and provide a safe, private and non-judgmental space for you to explore and talk about your concerns and difficulties. Whatever is holding you back from living life on your terms is worth talking about. I fully believe that everyone has the power within themselves to promote positive change.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

BACP Registered

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in counselling skills
Level 2 Awards in counselling concepts
Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young Adults

I have experience working with clients having diagnoses of ADHD, PTSD, depression and a range of other issues. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety or stress, depression, alcohol misuse, trauma and PTSD, bereavement and loss, psychosis, suicidal ideation, health anxieties, low self-esteem and self-confidence.

My Specialisms

*Stress reduction - I work with clients to identify the causes of their stress and the areas of self-care which are under-prioritised in their lives, helping design ways that the client can reduce their level of stress which are real, relevant and possible for them to incorporate into daily life.
*Anxiety - I work with the physical symptoms of anxiety. I teach relaxation techniques and introduce clients to mindfulness and meditation, developing the client's own ability to control and calm themselves when the self-soothing response has perhaps not been properly learned in childhood.
*Depression - I work to help the client uncover the underlying causes and of their depression, surfacing the self-limiting beliefs which may result in poor self-esteem. Then we can start to change the internal dialogue.
*Bereavement and loss - I help clients deal with any unfinished business with the person who has died, or the relationship which has been lost.
*Relationship issues - I work with both couples and individuals to achieve desired change
*I also support clients with the following presenting issues;
Anger Management
Behavioural Issues
Career Guidance
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Gambling
Infidelity
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

The counselling session is your time and space to talk about whatever you find difficult whether its past or present. My role is to focus on what you are feeling about your life and what you want to get out of it. We identify the gap between how you feel now and how you want to feel, and I support you to move towards that.
When suffering, taking the first steps can be very daunting so well done for getting this far. During our initial contact my main aim will be to put you at ease and help you fully understand the process and what to expect to make sure that this is the right path for you to promote positive change and enable you to move forward with confidence.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£35 per 60 minutes
Counselling	In Person	£35 per 60 minutes