I am credentialed in the UK with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I did my training in Person Centred, Gestalt and CBT. I also work as a dual therapist combining counselling with massage (in face to face sessions) and writing therapy.
I have experience in working with all adult ages and nationalities.
I am passionate about counselling and the journey of walking alongside my clients, as they travel through their own inner landscape, with a willingness to explore, understand and heal.
I will travel with you without judgement, sure in the knowledge that every client knows themselves the best and has the capability to discover and find their own truth. To be the best version of themselves.
I will give you the tools you need to understand, internalise and process your life experiences and relationships, in order to promote deeper connections with yourself, others and the world.
Self-awareness and responsibility, self-agency and accountability and above all empathy, kindness and vulnerability to self and others are the keys that open minds and hearts for better life and love experiences.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Executive and professional coaching, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS23-01382
Reviews
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Nels is a wonderful therapist. I have learned a lot about myself, the human condition in general, and coping mechanisms. I look forward to each session.
Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with Nels for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Empathetic / Understanding
Written on May 02, 2026 after therapy with Nels for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Great!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Nels for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders
Can’t believe it’s been over a year since seeing Nels! Wouldn’t have it any other way, and look forward to our sessions every week!
Nels has such a calm, supportive and simply divine nature, and I love the spiritual outlook we both hold. Thanks Nels!
Written on Aug 02, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Incredibly grateful to Nels for her expertise, professionalism and approach to therapy. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Amazing therapist
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Nels is intuitive and compassionate, but also informed, focused and discursive. I appreciate that our sessions feel like an active dialogue.
Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nels is a professional, and above everything else, a great human being. She listens with a great intent, and always checks in with me to make sure I’m doing well, in between sessions. Thank you Nels for being there for me
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Nels provides what everyone needs in their lives. Respectfully listens, teaches how mind and body works and guides you to use the knowledge to manage your feelings, emotions, reactions. I am so happy that I met her, I will continue my session with her as long as I can.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nels transformed my life !!!! ♥️
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Truly a wonderful therapist, she has been exactly what I needed to move forward from it all. Her sessions motivate me to reach a more healed version of myself.
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Nels has taught me so much since coming into therapy. I come out of each session feeling strong, intelligent and sure of who I am. I feel safe to talk openly about difficult and personal topics with Nels. As someone who felt nervous about starting therapy, I now look forward to it every week. I’m working on and learning more about myself more than ever, thanks to Nels.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
excellent listener and very good at making you feel heard and appreciated. helped me through a lot of issues.
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is incredibly kind and understanding and has helped me massively in only two sessions. I look forward to it every week!
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nels is an excellent listener. She creates a safe space where I felt comfortable expressing myself openly. Nels helped me see my situation from a variety of angles, offering valuable insights I hadn't considered before. This broader perspective, combined with the coping mechanisms we developed together, helped me manage my anxiety and feel more empowered in my life.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I would recommend Nels 100%, she listens to me and gives me the best advice I could receive, helped me so far to control my emotions better and to become the best person I can be.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nels is a great therapist, she lets you lead the session and only talk about what you want to talk about, she also gives a lot of valuable information. She is really different from other therapists. I am for the first time getting actual help.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
She's been great!
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Understood what I want out of therapy and helped me.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Nels has really done wonders for me. She’s a terrific therapist easily able to empathise while being professional and very helpful and encouraging.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Nels has been very helpful in times of uncertainty and stress in my life. I feel supported and able to see things in a different light through her, and also I have learned a lot about myself and how to deal with my emotions. I 100% recommend her as a therapist!
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Nels, was a fellow traveler in a journey of self healing and self discovery. I appreciate her emotionally assertiveness, empathy, practical knowledges and keeping in touch with messages.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Nels for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Nels really has helped me a lot and I‘m looking forward to every session with her. Very grateful to have found such a great therapist
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
After just 3 sessions with Nels I have a feeling that I will be making a good progress. Looking forward to learning more about myself and the world around me. Nels is confident, positive and a good listener. Thank you!
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nels has been fantastic in helping me with anxiety and depression. She really listens to what you’ve got to say and has helped me look for patterns in my behaviours and triggers.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
We have had only two sessions so far but she has very great skill to point of my problem to work on and gives me perfect advice and text me back so quickly as well! She is the best!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nels has helped me through a very tricky time with such ease. I have learnt so much from Nels and really look forward to our sessions
Written on Oct 22, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nels has been incredibly insightful and supportive as a therapist and my sessions with her have and continue to help me greatly.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Nels is super supportive and gives very insightful advice. I always feel very comfortable in her sessions and she makes me feel understood. She's amazing, 100% recommend her.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
In just three sessions, Nels has helped me greatly have a better understanding of my issues. Though my work with her is far from done , she's always open to giving me new avenues to explore and allows me the choice of how I want to spend each session. She's a great therapist.
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I've only had 3 sessions with Nels but we've made a great start and she seems to be exactly what I was looking for. She has huge empathy and always responds to communications between meetings, encouraging me to write notes that we can discuss next time. She seems very knowledgeable and explains the way the mind works very well.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have finally found a therapist that resonates with me. She is very attentive and checks in with me regularly. I feel her dedication and every time we talk I have “aha” moments because she’s full of wisdom and manages to say exactly what I need to hear in the specific moment.
Would recommend her to everyone. She’s a true professional.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Nels for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
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