How I work
I don't work from a single method. I draw on a few different approaches and adapt to what best supports your nervous system and comfort level. My approach is gentle and meets you where you are at.
We'll work together to find what helps you most. You'll always have choices, and I'll explain each step along the way — many people feel more confident when they understand the process. I work with you to create a caring, supportive space where healing feels possible and empowering.
The approaches I draw on
Psychotherapy
The foundationRelational, talk-based work — the foundation everything else rests on. It builds safety, and works with attachment ruptures and the relational patterns that shape how you move through the world.
Somatic Experiencing
My main specialtyBody-oriented trauma work, developed by Dr Peter Levine. It pays attention to what the body holds — tension, held breath, a racing heart — because trauma lives there, not only in your thoughts. This is my strongest and most-used approach.
Learn more about Somatic Experiencing →Biodynamic Craniosacral Release
A gentle, hands-on technique that works with the craniosacral system. Using a light touch, I tune into the subtle rhythms of this system and support your body's own self-correcting response. Many people notice a sense of calm, clarity and ease after a session. A typical series is 6–12 sessions.
Yoga Therapy
Drawn on when relevant, yoga therapy supports nervous system regulation, helping the body find its way back to a settled, resourced state.
Nicole's warmth, compassion, and insights have helped me address complex trauma and build a toolkit I can reach for when my body tells me it needs care. Her approach is intuitive and kind, practical and supportive.
— Rebecca, client