Nicky StokesTrauma Therapy, Counselling & EMDR in Sandbach, Cheshire

I have been working in mental health for over 20 years. I am passionate about my work and have spent many years working with addictions and in the field of mental health rehabilitation. I went on to qualify as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2008 and have specialised in sexual health and trauma within the NHS for over 10 years. I am an existential psychotherapist with a special interest in trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, childhood trauma and dissociation. I am experienced in dealing with sexual trauma, abuse, sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction and vaginismus and issues with sexual and gender identity.

I believe that we can all learn to deal with traumatic experiences and find meaning for them. Learning to understand our experiences with the help of a therapist can lead to post-traumatic growth and help to build resilience against future traumatic experiences. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Accredited Practitioner of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as a member of the Professional Standards Authority Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists.

I facilitate the North Staffordshire and Cheshire EMDR Peer Support group for EMDR therapists in the area who want a confidential space to discuss EMDR, theory and case studies for continuing professional development. Click here to email me for more information.