Nicora Eastmond

Nicora Eastmond is a dedicated trainee counsellor who is currently pursuing her final year of the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is a student of a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical framework. She works within The Awareness Centre’s Low-cost counselling service in Clapham.

Nicora is committed to offering a warm, empathic, safe, and supportive environment where clients can feel free to be vulnerable and discuss their challenging thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Recognizing that life can present moments of difficulty or uncertainty, she seeks to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and valued. Being aware that the counselling process may initially feel overwhelming, especially for those seeking support for the first time, Nicora adapts her approach to match the pace at which her clients are most comfortable. She employs an integrative counselling approach, primarily drawing upon the person-centered model to help clients better understand their emotions and develop their own coping strategies. Additionally, she may incorporate psychodynamic techniques to explore clients’ personal histories and provide insight into how past experiences might influence their current thoughts and behaviors.

Nicora’s professional journey includes valuable experience in diverse settings, such as retail, early years education, and the National Health Service (NHS), where she worked on hospital wards. These roles have deepened her understanding of the challenges individuals face, including stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly during periods of change. She has also worked with varied client groups, including children, adults, individuals with mental health needs, and those with disabilities. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, Nicora approaches all interactions with cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. She embraces and celebrates diversity in her work wherever possible.