Co-creating a path toward lasting, transformative change
About Me
Hello, my name is Nicholas, welcome to my practice. As you are visiting this website it may be that you are feeling a lack of resources to engage with life as you’d like and are thinking about taking the courageous, first-step of seeking assistance.
Many of us face times when navigating challenges alone feels too much, and even well-meaning friends or family aren’t quite enough. Therapy can make a profound difference.
If you are struggling with difficult life experiences, noticing patterns that seem to hold you back, or are simply seeking a more fulfilling way of being in the world, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore what you need to find greater ease and connection in your life. Through this process, you can cultivate a deeper awareness of yourself and your circumstances, leading to meaningful shifts and personal growth.
A flexible approach
I have a Master's degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, where I specialised in Surrealism and Psychoanalysis. With over 20 years experience in the art world, education and creative industries, my journey ultimately led me to start my psychotherapy practice in 2020. Today, I live and work in São Paulo, Brazil, and also offer online sessions to clients worldwide.
My qualifications and training include:
Therapeutic and Counselling Skills Certificate, The Metanoia Institute, London
Fundamentals of Gestalt Psychotherapy, Theory and Practice, Year 1, Post-Graduate Diploma, The Metanoia Institute, London
Gestalt Therapy, ongoing training, supervision and workshops, Claudio Naranjo Instituto Gestalt de Vanguarda, São Paulo
Mindfulness training, Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, University of Oxford
Enneagram training, Chestnut Paes Enneagram Academy
2 years public sector, mental health and wellbeing clinical practice in Social Prescribing with NHS England
Read more about my approach here.
Since April 2024 I am registered as a holistic psychotherapist (CRT 52912) with Brazil’s Conselho de Terapia Holística and I am also a member of the Sociedade Internacional de Terapia (SINTE). As a member of these professional associations my practice aligns with international ethical standards as set out by bodies such as BACP, UKCP, and EAGT. I work with clients in both English and Portuguese languages.
Areas of Work
I work with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, groups, and institutions and our work together covers a variety of issues.
Depression, low mood, and anxiety
Relationship and family conflicts, domestic violence
Workplace challenges, stress, bullying and burnout
Life transitions and major changes, such as adolescence, pregnancy, birth, retirement, and menopause
Loss, bereavement, and grief
Trauma, abuse, and PTSD
Suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Identity, gender, and sexuality concerns
Self-esteem, self-worth, and shame
Phobias, panic attacks, and feelings of loneliness
Coping with racism, neurodiversity, and personality disorders
If you find yourself facing any of these or other personal challenges, we can explore them together, working at your own pace to bring clarity, empowerment and a way through.
