Hello and Welcome to my page! I'm Nichola, a Licensed Humanistic Therapist based in North of Ireland. My focus is on creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore themselves and their potential, fostering personal growth mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I specialize in supporting women in demanding careers (such as healthcare professionals, educators, business executives, start-up entrepreneurs, healers, etc.) or with high responsibilities like parenthood or caregiving. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life or struggling with fatigue, stress, trauma, and/or chronic health conditions, I'm here to help.
Drawing from somatic counseling, my therapy style integrates techniques like EFT (intentional tapping), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Breathwork, HeartMath, NLP, and more. My passion lies in assisting women facing challenges to excel in all areas of life.
Together, we'll create an open and safe environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear or judgment. I prioritize building a trusting connection so you feel heard, validated, respected, and valued with a compassion-focused approach.
My goal is to meet you where you are so we can collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. Whether you're seeking symptom relief, improved function, insight, or fulfilment, I'm committed to working with you to achieve it!
The reason I exclusively work with women experiencing stress, trauma, fatigue, or burnout stems from my personal experiences. This unique perspective allows me to offer not only professional support but also a deep understanding of what you may be facing at this time.
Taking the first steps towards change can be daunting, but I'm here to support and empower you on that journey. I'm grateful you've reached out for guidance.
For more information, visit my website at https://consciousconnectionscounselling.com/
As I manage my own private practice, I may not have time slots listed on this page to avoid double bookings. Please reach out with your preferred time, and we'll work together to find a suitable arrangement.
Warm Regards,
Nichola
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #394145
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nichola McDonald. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve had a few good and bad experiences on BH until stumbling across Nichola in a group session about maintaining awareness of energy levels. I’m confident in her expertise regarding burnout and a range of other topics but feel so privileged to work with her because of her positivity. She listens, she’s patient, and she cares, which means so much to me.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I feel so blessed to have Nichola in my life. Though she is from a different country and culture she really understands me. Lately we have had such important breakthroughs. And I really look forward to our sessions.
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist! Really listens to me and provides alternative solutions
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is wonderful. No judgement and you can tell she really cares about her clients. She provides a safe space and offers great resources and advice
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Nichola has a lot of knowledge about many things and about different kinds of techniques. My anxiety has decreased ever since I started with Nichola on Better help. I am always looking forward to our sessions. She is very supportive and a good listener and she remembers things said in our sessions.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Nichola was great to work my issues with. She helped me through by patiently explaining what is going on in our minds as well as newsletters at the end of every session that discusses the issues or solutions that we faced. She managed to pinpoint on what exactly it was that I needed and I feel alot more like myself after going through everything that she suggested. She is great!
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Nichola for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue