Nicola Mucklow MBACP Accred

Qualifications, Trainings & Professional Background

NOCN Cert Introduction to Counselling Level 1

AQA Cert Skills Acquisition & Practice in Counselling Level 2  

NCFE Cert Counselling Skills & Theory    Level 3

Edexcel Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

Edexcel Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 5

OCN Accredited Certificate in Counselling Supervision Level 5

Advanced Post Diploma Certificate In Person Centred Couples Counselling 

Training in Hypnotherapy Techniques

Training in Creative Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Transactional Analysis Accredited Certificate (Official TA 101)

Training in Critical Incident Debriefing 

Training in Recognising & Responding to Personality Disorder (NHS C&W Partnership Trust)

Training in Advanced Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Recognising & Responding to Eating Disorders

BACP Accreditation

Training in Gestalt Techniques

Training in Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice

Training in Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

Tinnitus UK Advisor Training

10 yrs Senior Volunteer CSNTL (Support Service for parents of children with Special Educational Needs)

4 Years at Cannock Chase Children Centre as Support worker/Group Facilitator

2 Years Counsellor/Manager of the Counselling Service at Cannock Chase Children Centre. 

12 Years Affiliate Counsellor/Psychotherapist delivering EAP telephone Triage & face to face/remote Counselling services on behalf of The Listening Centre.

12 Years Private Practitioner.

1 year School Counsellor (Place2Be)

2 years Group Supervision Facilitator 

Why Online Therapy?

Since the Coronavirus Pandemic, online working has become much more mainstream, indeed it is estimated that over 38% of the British work force either work from home exclusively or hybrid work, (a combination of home working & office-based contact) to suit both business needs & personal circumstances. 

Online Therapy is now regarded as a highly effective way of accessing counselling which is meaningful yet flexible for all.

As life becomes more complex & busier, accessing regular therapy/counselling can be difficult. This is where Online Therapy can help.

Six proven benefits of Online Therapy

• Flexibility- you can take part in online therapy from almost anywhere. All you need is a safe space and access to the Internet, whilst many clients are able to find a quiet room in their home, you can be more creative engaging in online therapy from the comfort of your car or similar spaces.

• Confidentiality- whilst there is more awareness around mental health issues, some people still experience embarrassment and might be reluctant to seek help.

• Accessibility- online therapy is far more accessible than traditional face to face counselling, it may well be a lifeline for those struggling with illness, injury, those who might be differently abled or those who find it difficult to get out of the house.

• No need to commute- which means you can save time and money if you don't have to commute to see your therapist, there are no concerns regarding train times, bus timetables, traffic or parking leaving you more relaxed and able to take part in therapy.

• Anonymity- Whilst many people prefer to see a counsellor close to their home, online therapy means you don't have to, you can work with someone from a different area meaning you will never need to meet in person.

• Non-geographical- It doesn't matter where you are in the world as long as you have Internet connection or smartphone you can have Online Therapy.

I am fully insured & a Registered Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling  & Psychotherapy (BACP)

As such I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework:

https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/3103/bacp-ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions-2018.pdf

I currently hold an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formally CRB)