Nicole

Ms Nicole Grilo

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am a trained psychological therapist that specialises in Eating Disorders and mental health. I also run a surf therapy charity.”

About Me

I am a psychological therapist specialising in eating disorders and broader mental health. I help individuals navigate complex feelings and find new ways forward. My approach is informed by a broad understanding of well-being, including insights from my surf therapy charity. We can explore practical ways to integrate holistic support into your life. This suits those seeking a comprehensive path to lasting change.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions move between focused exploration and small, practical experiments aimed at breaking unhelpful patterns and building reliable routines. I offer in-person work from Poole and Dorset, and remote sessions in English, keeping a steady, paced structure so we can try things in session and adapt them between meetings. Expect collaborative check-ins, skill practice, and reflective tasks that connect mood, body and behaviour without pressure. This way of working often suits people ready for steady, practical change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

    Learn more about Eating Disorders
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP)

Graduate Basis for Chartership British Psychological Society

Qualifications

University of Bristol

University of Bath

University of Chester

University of Oxford

Bournemouth University

Service Areas

Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service

In-person & Online

Parkstone

Poole, Dorset

United Kingdom