about nicky
Nicky graduated from the University of Queensland in 1998 with a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. Her passion to help people deal with difficulties and challenges in their lives was the driving force behind completing this degree and pursuing a career in counselling.
Having worked with a diverse range of clients from all walks of life, Nicky has coordinated with and worked in institutions including hospitals and schools as a young social worker, and these industries still remain a passion as she continues to explore these. Nicky has a keen interest in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, and grief/ loss issues.
After some time away from practice to raise a family, it’s time for Nicky to return to counselling with greater knowledge, understanding, maturity and passion.
She believes that she has gained a unique point of view and new insight into mental health struggles from a client-centred perspective (through her own personal experiences) where she can relate and empathetically understand what the client may be experiencing. Her goal is to support and help guide clients in their journey with mental health issues through conversational therapy.
“Bringing back the art of talking, to allow the exchange of words in a safe environment and create change and hope for the people who walk through my door”
why see a social worker counsellor or therapist?
Mental illness can be a very private and lonely journey. It can come on rapidly, or be a slow burn that sets in overtime. There are many things that can trigger the onset of a mental health struggle and none of us are immune, with almost half (45%) of Australians experiencing a mental illness in their lifetime [1]
Of those, over half will never access any kind of therapy or treatment. Seeing a therapist can be life-changing on a number of different levels. Everyone will experience difficulty at some point in their life and sometimes we need to reach out, speak up, and ask for help. It’s ok to be vulnerable it’s ok to ask for help. This is the first step in gaining control and power back into your life - it’s time to take it. At unblock therapy you are not alone, we are here to support you through your journey.
Let's talk about your everyday 'road blocks' and together through honest conversation map out a pathway to simplify your experiences and guide you.
(REFERENCE- 1. Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2009). National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results, 4326.0, 2007. ABS: Canberra)
talking it out
The true and honest art of talking is slowly disappearing and fading in our ever-evolving modern world. With social media taking over communication, We tend to forget how important spoken words are to us as human beings. It is part of the beginning stages of how we form connections and build trust with others. The hope of Conversational Counselling is to relearn and discover the art of honest free-flowing conversation and how this can create positive change and movement through mental health struggles.
areas of interest
These include perinatal counselling, anxiety, depression, dealing with grief issues and loss of a loved one. (Including the aftermath of suicide or illness)
Nicky works with individuals and couples
Her goal is to bring back “the art of actual talking” Having meaningful conversations that bring about change.
Key areas of interest:-
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Perinatal Counselling (Medicare Rebate available)
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Children - using sand play therapy and other art therapy techniques
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Adolescent Struggles
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Covid-19 - related issues, including fatigue associated with lockdowns, uncertainty & fear
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Women's Mental Health - including Anxiety & Self-esteem issues, pregnancy-related issues, and IVF related problems
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Men's Mental Health - especially Anxiety & Depression concerns