Nicola Parkes

Psychotherapist and Sound Healing Practitioner

Qualifications

MSc Psychotherapy - Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University

Certified Transactional Analyst

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Diploma in Integral Sound Healing - Sound Healing Academy

LLB - University of Bristol

Experience

Private practice, both in person and online

Solution-Focused Therapist - Oxford Brookes University

Corporate Trainings for MIND

Therapeutic Community Team Member - Oxfordshire NHS Complex Needs

Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service in Ealing

Accreditation

I am accredited by and abide by the ethics of UKCP

Previous Life

Over 20 years in the European Travel Industry, latterly in coaching, performance management and training

Interests

Reading, learning, drumming, holding Circle, the joy of nature

Microcamping, mothering, and more learning

Being with people... sometimes! I'm a gregarious introvert :)

The Reversed Golden Rule

Treat YOURSELF how you would like to be treated by others

Notice when you say 'should' and be curious about that

Replace it with 'could' and see if it makes a difference

See your emotions as helpful communication

We have emotions for a reason - and we can benefit from listening to their message

Then we can decide how to proceed and what to decide, in a regulated, healthy way

Notice when you you say that something you've done, felt or thought is 'silly' (or worse!)

Then remember who is listening to that - a part of you that needs taking care of, not criticising

Honour yourself and notice if that changes how you feel