Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma
Interactive Drawing Therapist (IDT)

Heather Nicholson

Counsellor

ACC Sensitive Claims Approved Provider

Clinic location/s

Tauranga

Area/s of support

Anxiety & Stress, Identity & Life transitions, Sexual harm / Sexual abuse, Trauma & PTSD, Wellbeing / Mindfulness / Resilience

Languages

English

Heather is a Counsellor and has been practising since 2022. She has completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma and is trained as an Interactive Drawing Therapist (IDT).

Heather specialises in:

  • Trauma
  • Sexual abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Boundaries
  • Self-esteem
  • Well-being and mindfulness

Heather works with all genders and cultures and is comfortable incorporating a Christian or spiritual perspective into therapy when this is important for her clients.

She uses a range of therapeutic approaches including person-centred therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), narrative therapy, strengths-based practice, creative therapies and IDT.

Passionate about helping people strengthen and enhance their lives, Heather aims to create a respectful, trusting and non-judgemental space where people feel supported to explore, heal and grow.