Nicola McKirdy
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (Prof. Dip Psy C.), Clinical Hypnotherapist (Dip Hyp CS.)
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I specialise in working with adults experiencing anxiety, panic and overthinking, including generalised anxiety, health anxiety and social anxiety. A key part of my approach is mapping your individual anxiety cycle to understand the patterns that may be keeping anxiety going, so we can work together to change them. I work online and in person in Brighton & Hove.
I work integratively, drawing from Person-Centred Therapy, CBT and psychodynamic approaches, alongside mind–body techniques where appropriate. This allows us to explore what may have shaped your difficulties, identify what is maintaining them now, and develop practical ways to create change. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Alongside private practice, I’ve worked within NHS primary care and currently work within a specialist trauma service in Brighton, providing psychological therapy for complex trauma and Complex PTSD. This experience has developed my understanding of how anxiety and trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, behaviour and the body, and informs the way I work with clients in private practice.
In-person: Brighton & Hove Online: UK-wide