Individual counselling in Harrogate and North Yorkshire
Hello and welcome
My name is Nigel and I'm a counsellor based in Harrogate. In our lives we can all go through times that can feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. If you're reading this you may feel that this is where you're at now, or have been for a while. You may just be curious about therapy and wanting to understand yourself better. I know it can take courage to seek counselling and choosing the right therapist can seem daunting. Let me tell you a bit about myself and my approach to hopefully make the process a bit clearer for you.
About my approach
There are many reasons why people seek counselling. For example you may be feeling anxious, confused or overwhelmed by life events. You may have experienced a loss that you are struggling to cope with or understand. You may be stuck in patterns that you're finding difficult to change or struggling to set healthy boundaries in your life. You may be experiencing feelings of shame.
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I understand how hard it can be to reach out for support and talk about confusing and painful feelings. That is why I offer a space that is trusting, non-judgemental and safe. One where you can feel heard, understood and accepted.
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My approach is an integrative person-centred one. This simply means that I see you as the expert in your life and growth. My role is in helping to create the environment where that growth can happen. My experience shows that when it does it can bring clarity where there confusion, choice where there was a feeling of being trapped and 'flow' where there was a sense of 'stuckness'.
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I see the counselling relationship as a collaborative one. Not one where I am here to fix you, but where I work alongside you and where I get to know the real you. Supporting you to explore what has brought you to counselling and make choices that are right for you. This is your space and we can bring in other approaches if it feels right for you. The choice is always yours.
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About me
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I offer face-to-face therapy from counselling rooms on Victoria Avenue in the centre of Harrogate. I also offer online sessions both locally and nationally. After getting a business degree, an experience working as a volunteer and then in support work motivated me to train to become a mental health nurse at York University. I have spent over 25 years working in mental health. This included many years as a mental health nurse. I have helped support people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and self-harm amongst many other issues. For a number of years I specialised in addiction nursing, supporting people with substance and behavioral addictions. It was my time in nursing that inspired me to train as a counsellor and set up Nigel Turner Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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My passion has always been to challenge the stigma attached to mental health. My personal and professional experience has taught me that mental and emotional health problems can happen to anyone. When they do it can feel isolating and overwhelming. I believe that counselling can be a powerful space to find meaning, understanding and a way forward.
I have experience helping people with many issues. These include:
Anxiety
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Depression
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Bereavement and loss
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Addiction
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Shame
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Life transitions
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LGBTQ+
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Anger management
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Chronic and long term health conditions
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Work based stress
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Relationship issues
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Low self-esteem
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Trauma
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Setting healthy boundaries
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I have a particular interest and experience in helping people who are dealing with loss in all its forms. This may mean bereavement, loss of role or identity, relationship breakdown or any life change outside your control.
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I also have an interest and experience in helping people struggling with both substance or behavioral addictions. Also those whose life has been impacted by the addictions of others.
Next steps
If you're interested in going forward with counselling with me, these are the next steps for you to consider:
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You can contact me by email or phone and we can arrange an initial free 15 minute telephone consultation. Here we can discuss what you need from counselling and help you decide whether I am a good fit for you. It gives us an opportunity to see what it might look like to work together.
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Going forward each session will last 50 minutes and cost £55 per session. I do offer a limited number of concessionary rates for those on low incomes and students. Please do ask me on initial contact about this.
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I offer sessions face-to-face, online and by telephone. Whichever suits you best. The face-to-face sessions take place at comfortable counselling rooms on Victoria Avenue in Harrogate. Please ask about current availability.
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The number of sessions we have is open-ended.This means the therapy can go on for as long as you feel you need it. The frequency of sessions is also your choice. Some people prefer weekly sessions, at least initially, whilst others prefer more space between. We'll work at your pace.
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Get in touch
Phone (call or text):
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Address:
My counselling rooms are situated on Victoria Avenue in Harrogate. They are only a 5 minute walk from the train and bus station in the town centre.
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5 Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
HG1 1EQ
