About me
Hi, I’m Nicky, founder of NKM Therapies.
I support women through periods of midlife transition, stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, confidence changes, identity shifts, menopause related challenges, lifestyle changes, and periods of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves.
Using evidence based approaches including talking therapy, nervous system and somatic tools, relaxation and visualisation techniques, and clinical hypnotherapy, my work is designed to support calmer thinking, emotional clarity, and sustainable change.
With over 30 years of experience across commercial business consultancy and social care settings, alongside 10 years of training in therapeutic support, mindset awareness, nervous system understanding, and guided hypnotherapy, my approach helps people better understand themselves and create calmer, steadier, and more sustainable ways of moving forward.
I understand, what feels manageable to one person may feel overwhelming to another.
I understand that life experiences affect everyone differently.
What feels manageable to one person may feel overwhelming to another, and the same experience does not create the same emotional journey.
My work is designed to feel:
calm
supportive
practical
realistic
non-judgemental
emotionally safe
My aim is to create a supportive space where women feel understood, emotionally safe, and better equipped to navigate stress, change, and everyday life while feeling more like themselves again.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications over the last 10 years
- HPD Hypnotherapist in Practice Diploma NCFE – Level 4
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Diploma in NLP Practitioner
- Diploma – NLP Life Skills Coaching
- Diploma in Advanced Counselling Skills – Level 3
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AIET)
- Diploma - Professional Relaxation Therapist
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Diploma in Animal Assisted Therapy
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling CPAB
Member organisations
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members. There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Hypnotherapy
£55.00 per individual session (minimum of 4 sessions are recommended for any treatment plan. We can discuss this in our initial call.
Stop Smoking/Vaping
£250.00 for stop smoking (4 sessions, plus recordings)
Relaxation and Visualisation
£30.00 per 30 minute session
Relaxation therapy
£30 per 30 minute session
When I work
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Further information
APPOINTMENTS
All contact is strictly confidential.
I offer a free 20 minute telephone/facetime telephone conversation to enable us to discuss how and if hypnotherapy may benefit you and answer any questions you may have.
Appointment sessions will depend on the therapy agreed, as will the duration and number of sessions.
Appointments are available in person, on the telephone or via video link.
For face to face appointments, I am located in Poole, for video link I send a Zoom invite. Telephone calls can be via mobile numbers or through WhatsApp.
Early, late and weekend appointments are available.
If I am unable to answer you call personally, please do leave a message and I will return your call.
Or if you prefer, please send me an email or use the contact button on my website.
Payments & Cancellations
Payments of fees are required 48 hrs in advance of the first/each session/block.
Cancellations must be within 24 hours of your appointment time. If an appointment is cancelled 24 or more hours before your appointment time, we will not charge you for the missed session. If you cancel after that the session charge will stand as the time has been allocated.
Should you arrive late for your appointment, the time will be considered lost, as appointment times are strict to ensure all clients appointments start on time.
In the event we have to cancel your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances we will contact you as soon as possible to advise and reschedule your appointment.
