Achieve Mental Wellness with Nicole Nicolson Psychotherapy Therapy

Many people come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed by their emotions, or because they feel cut off, alone, or unsure why things feel so hard. You may notice familiar reactions or patterns in yourself, but not fully understand where they come from or how to change them.

Often, people say they know something is not quite right in the way they cope or respond, even if they cannot yet put it into words. This might show up as strong feelings, sudden reactions, or behaviours you wish you could change. You may feel stuck between recognising the pattern and knowing what to do differently.

We all find ways to manage unsettled emotions. Some people become very focused on helping others, keeping busy, or staying in control. Others may notice changes in their eating or drinking, feel more anxious, low, or emotionally flat. These responses are common and understandable ways of coping, especially when feelings feel too much, too confusing, or too familiar.

These difficulties can have many roots. They may be linked to past experiences of trauma, early relationships, or ongoing patterns in current relationships with partners, family, or friends. For some people, work pressure, life changes, or periods of stress bring these feelings into sharper focus. For others, it can feel like something they have lived with for much of their life.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down and make sense of what is happening, at a pace that feels manageable. Together, we can explore how your experiences have shaped the way you feel, cope, and relate, and look at what might help you respond differently over time.