Nicola has 23 years experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, specialising in voice disorders, stammering and trans voice and communication therapy. She works for the NHS and has a private practice.
She is a qualified and accredited Senior Practitioner Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist and has training in other psychological approaches to support people with communication difficulties; such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Nancy Kline’s ‘Thinking Environment’.
Nicola is registered with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy. She is accredited by EMCC as a Senior Practitioner Coach.
Training
BA (Hons) Communication Studies - Sheffield Hallam University
PG/Dip Speech and Language Therapy -City University
Certificate and Diploma Clinical Hypnosis - London College of Clinical Hypnosis
Foundation and Advanced Skills Compassion Focused Therapy - Compassionate Mind Foundation
Level 1 & 2 and Currently completing Diploma Narrative Therapy - Insititute of Narrative Therapy
Training in ACT, SFBT, CBT, Gestalt -Various
DISC Facilitator (Coaching)
Estill Trained (voice)
Experience
ESOL/EFL Teacher -UK and abroad
Community Development - Nicaragua
Training and Facilitation - NHS and private Coaching and Speech Therapy Courses
Clinical Supervisor - Speech Therapy
NHS Tavistock and Portman London Adult Gender Identity Clinic 2016-2021 working with trans and non-binary people.
Nicola currently works for:
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust with children and young people with complex voice and airway difficulties. She is also Lead Practice Educator for the Me first project in the GOSH Learning Academy and is a well-being coach.
Talent for Care Coaching and Facilitation company that supports the well-being, leadership and personal development of NHS health and social care staff.