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 don't 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, Expats, 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, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous 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.
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
Nichola Mcdonald is amazing!
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Nichola for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coaching
I like working with Nichola. I feel like she understands me and the things I’m going through. After listening to me she is able to accurately describe what I’m feeling and offers tools to help me cope. She gets me!
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Nichola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
This is my first time going to therapy and Nichola is making this experience a great one. Nichola is in my opinion an amazing, very understanding, patient and considerate therapist. She is guiding me on my healing journey and I have learnt a lot of different techniques that are supporting this path so far.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Nichola for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue