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

Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP)

Qualifications

Master of Science in Psychology of Education

University of Bristol

Year: 2019

Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counselling

University of Bath

Year: 2015

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

University of Chester

Year: 2010

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Enhanced for Eating Disorders) Training

University of Oxford

Year: 2018

Master of Science in Health Psychology

Bournemouth University

Year: 2020

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 185738

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Service Areas

Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service

In-person & Online

Parkstone

Poole, Dorset

United Kingdom

Parkstone, Poole, United Kingdom