Psychodynamic Counselling with Yuliia Nicholls

Therapy Approach
My core modality is psychodynamic, supported by psychoanalytic thinking, which allows to explore unconscious patterns, internal conflicts, and the impact of early childhood experiences. I have a strong professional interest in trauma. As a member of the UK Complex Trauma Institute, I regularly take part in trauma-focused workshops and CPD events. In my practice, I combine psychodynamic and body-focused therapy, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore both emotional patterns and physical experiences. I pay careful attention to how past experiences and current stressors may influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. I work collaboratively with clients, helping them gain insight into underlying causes of their difficulties, process challenging emotions, and develop practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Sessions are tailored to each client’s needs, focusing on both emotional understanding and somatic regulation to support resilience, self-awareness, and overall wellbeing.


Professional Experience
I have over 5 year of experience in therapy and more than 2,500 therapeutic hours provided to clients with diverse cultural background.
As well as working with common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I have experience working with trauma, loss and grief, veteran mental health challenges and stress, mental health problems in immigrants, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anger management, and many others. I believe that you are the expert of your story, and that you have many strengths that can assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I'll be happy to support you in exploring those strengths. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I'm proud of you for getting started!
Fees
My initial online introductory consultation is free of charge (approximately 30 minutes). It might help to see if you feel comfortable working with me and give you some ideas of how psychodynamic therapy works. The following sessions (50 minutes) - £50.
I offer concessions to trainee counsellors and students (£30 - 50 minutes) and flexible rates for those who need support in accessing therapy.
