Counselling in Sheffield & Online

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Nina Mortimer Counselling

A space for you, just as you are

About me

Hello, I'm Nina...

I chose to become a therapist because I believe that we are all able to grow and heal, and sometimes we just need some extra support to help us reconnect with our inner strength. I have genuine care for people and an understanding that life can be really challenging sometimes. And as a counsellor, I have the honour of walking alongside people through their difficulties, and witnessing them rediscover their innate resilience.

Before starting my counselling journey, I worked within the Criminal Justice sector, in a support working role. I supported people from many different walks of life and some people shared their mental health experiences with me, appreciating that I was there to listen and care. Even though being present and listening was helpful, I noticed that I wanted to train as a therapist to learn the skills to help people more specifically with their mental health

I am currently working with Sheffield Mind as part of their Revive counselling service, alongside my private practice.

I also have current ongoing experience working with people affected by domestic abuse in another role.


Qualifications & Continued Professional Development

  • Level 5 Award in Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • Undergraduate BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology
  • ADHD Training by Jane McPhillips
  • An Introduction to Working Therapeutically with ADHD Clients by Mary McCabe
  • Working with Autism and Neurodivergence by Sharon Herriot
  • Working with Anxiety training by Emma Garrard
  • Gender and Gender Identity training by Sam Hope
  • Understanding the Biology of Fear and Trauma by Karen Woods

My approach

Speak in confidence

Do you want a space to talk through things with someone who will listen with care and without judgement? Therapy can offer you a space for growth, reflection, support and understanding. Maybe life is feeling overwhelming or a lot for you right now, or you are dealing with frequent anxiety or low mood. Perhaps you are working through past experiences, feeling stuck in your current situation, or looking for a deeper sense of meaning or connection. Whatever you are going through, speaking with someone outside of your usual circles can be really helpful.

My counselling approach is integrative, meaning that I may bring in teachings or techniques from different therapeutic modalities that I have learnt, based on what is relevant to you. I work in a way which is Person-Centred at the core, and so I place focus on creating a supportive, trusting, and honest space. Sessions are predominantly non-directive and your therapy will be guided around what is most useful for you to explore, and focused around what you want to get out of the sessions. I prioritise ensuring you feel safe enough during our sessions, and so I may introduce regulation techniques during our sessions, if this feels useful to you.

What a session may look like...

I may ask you questions during our sessions to help clarify or gently explore things with you, not to push or probe, but to help you to understand yourself on a deeper level, and for you to make sense of your experiences. I also work with an awareness of the mind-body connection, and sometimes our emotions may show up physically, through tension, tightness, or certain sensations, which may link back to past experiences. If it feels right for you, we can explore where feelings may be felt in the body, and gently build self-awareness and coping techniques that can support your healing.

How therapy can help...

Therapy is personal to each individual, and during this process, some people may gain increased self-awareness, motivation, self-belief, or a reduction in unhelpful thinking patterns.

What challenges can counselling help with?

People come to me for help with a wide range of struggles.

Here are some areas or difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Issues related to family life

Domestic abuse

Grief, loss or bereavement

Anger management

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Unemployment

Difficulties at work / education / retirement

Burnout


Depression

Confidence or low self-esteem

Shame

Anger management

Gender dysphoria

Exploration of sexuality

Sexual problems / challenges

ADHD

Autism

Neurodivergence

Living with long term health conditions

Menopause

Fees & availability

The below fees are per 50 minute counselling session:

£55 - Face to Face sessions

£50 - Online sessions


Free - Telephone/Video introductory call (So you can get a feel for how therapy may look with me before committing to a full session).


I can offer reduced fees to those who are claiming benefits or are students. Please note, I only have a limited amount of these reduced fees slots, and so please enquire about availability.


I take payment through bank transfer, and I please ask that payment be made 48 hours prior to sessions, and any cancellations or changes to be made 48 hours before sessions.


I currently offer online or face to face therapy, and my in person sessions can be in S11 or S7.


My current availability is on Mondays, Fridays and weekends. Please enquire below if you would like to discuss my upcoming availability.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange a free introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you, and whether I am the right therapist to help you.


I offer face-to-face sessions in Sheffield, South Yorkshire as well as online counselling to people throughout the UK.

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