Nicholas Askew

Nicholas Askew


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Phone number
07890367917

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Therapist - Edinburgh

Edinburgh EH3
07890367917
Sessions from £55.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I am currently able to offer morning or afternoon sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as evening sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

About me and my therapy practice

I offer trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent inclusive therapy online.

I work in a pluralistic way, which means I don鈥檛 believe there鈥檚 a single 鈥渞ight鈥 way to do therapy - what works well for one person may not work for the next. I seek to understand the individual needs and preferences of my clients, and work with them to find the right path forward. 

I draw on wisdom and methods from a range of counselling approaches including person centred, existential therapy, narrative therapy, ACT and creative therapies. I also welcome clients bringing their passions and pursuits into counselling such as art and music, craft, spiritual practises or anything they use to deepen their self knowledge and personal growth. 

I approach my work from a grounded, relational perspective, where the relationship between myself and my clients creates a compassionate, exploratory space to focus on the issues that have brought them to counselling. I recognise that each person has unique needs and preferences in therapy, therefore I work with my clients to tailor an approach that focuses on what matters to them, meets their needs and supports them as they work towards their goals.

Practice description

I work with people on a whole range of issues including anxiety and depression, a lack of self worth or self esteem, climate grief and worries about the world, difficulties in relationships, life transitions and more. However I have particular expertise in working with trans, nonbinary and gender questioning clients; exploring gender identity, transition, coming out, navigating discrimination and dysphoria. I offer an informed, affirming space to safely explore these issues without judgement. As a transgender person myself, I recognise the scrutiny and intrusiveness we often face when trying to access care, and so I offer a space where you can simply be yourself, without being expected to prove anything.

I also regularly work with neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD, Autism and AudHD. I aim to offer an empowering, compassionate therapeutic space that meets the needs of people of all neurotypes and is suited to the way each person processes emotion, sensation and information. I make sure to offer choice, flexibility and check in regularly to make sure I'm offering a space that feels comfortable and safe.

I work in a trauma-informed way; trauma-informed counselling acknowledges the impact of experiences that have caused us to feel profoundly unsafe and the long lasting effects they can have on our wellbeing. Bringing traumatic experience into counselling can feel destabilising if not approached carefully. That鈥檚 why I鈥檝e gone through specialised training to ensure I work safely with people who have lived through traumatic experiences.

My first session

I offer a free initial 30 minute chat over zoom to discuss what brings you to counselling, what you're looking for in a therapist and what our work together might look like. This gives you the opportunity to get a feel for how I work and whether or not you'd like to embark on your counselling journey with me. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Integrative, Person centred

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English