Nicole Dash

Nicole offers therapy to children, adolescents and younger adults  in the areas of depression, anxiety,  grief, body image concerns,  self-harm, autism, a range of adjustment difficulties and more…

Approach

I want my clients to know that I offer a safe space, free of judgement, where we can work collaboratively and flexibly to identify and resolve their concerns. Using systematic and evidence-based principles, we will have a chance to explore ways of living with a greater sense of wellbeing, whilst learning healthier coping behaviours to handle the tougher times.

I bring a fresh approach and a positive energy to addressing the mental health needs of your patients. I typically work in a person-focused and goal-oriented manner, so clients will feel empowered to make changes that will see them pursuing a more balanced lifestyle. I am skilled in the areas of mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and supporting the client’s journey towards behaviour change.

CLIENT I SEE: Children,  Teens and Young Adults (to approx 35 yrs)

Specific Areas of Work:

• mood disorders, incl depression and bi-polar

• anxiety disorders;

• specific phobias, OCD

• eating disorders

• body image concerns;

• anger management;

• dealing with stress and burnout;

• emotion, behaviour and social difficulties;

• grief and loss; adjustment difficulties;

• school difficulties, incl bullying & school refusal;

• intellectual disabilities (mild – moderate);

• autism;

• learning difficulties;

• parenting training and support;

• suicidality;

• self-harm;

• self-esteem, resilience and confidence building;

• family conflict

• trauma/PTSD

• assessments – Autism, psychometric

Approaches I use:

• CBT

• DBT

• Client-centred strengths-based approach

• Solution-focussed Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Relaxation

• Exposure Therapies

• Skills training – anger management, stress manangement, communication skills

• Supportive Counselling

• Psycho-education