Nikki

Mrs Nikki Roberts

Professional Counselor

“I’m a trauma‑focused integrative counsellor with over 11 years’ experience and more than 5,000 counselling hours. My work centres on helping people understand overwhelming experiences, rebuild emotional safety, and reconnect with who they are underneath the coping and survival patterns. My approach is warm, steady, and genuinely human. I blend the most effective parts of the therapeutic models I’m trained in — including person‑centred therapy, trauma‑focused work, IEMT, somatic grounding, and solution‑focused approaches. This allows me to tailor each session to what feels manageable and meaningful for you, rather than following a rigid method. I support adults who are navigating trauma, dissociation, anxiety, identity struggles, ADHD‑related challenges, or emotional overwhelm. Whether we’re exploring triggers, understanding nervous system responses, or working through long‑standing patterns, the pace is always gentle and collaborative. I offer both in‑person sessions in my quiet, peaceful counselling room in Higham Ferrers (NN10) and online therapy via Zoom for clients who prefer flexibility or distance.”

About Me

I’m Nikki Roberts, a trauma‑focused integrative counsellor based in Higham Ferrers (NN10). I’ve been supporting clients for over 11 years, with more than 5,000 counselling hours, and my work centres on helping people understand overwhelming experiences, rebuild emotional safety, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels steady and manageable. I’m warm, down‑to‑earth, and easy to talk to. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable quickly because I bring a human, relatable presence into the room — no clinical jargon, no clipboard, just a calm space where you can breathe and be yourself. My counselling room is quiet, warm‑lit, and designed to feel safe and grounding, with a high‑back armchair, plants, and natural daylight. I work integratively, blending trauma‑informed practice, parts work, somatic grounding, IEMT, and relational therapy. This means sessions are shaped around you — your pace, your nervous system, your story — rather than a rigid model. I support adults navigating trauma, dissociation, anxiety, identity struggles, ADHD‑related challenges, emotional overwhelm, and long‑standing patterns that feel hard to shift. I offer in‑person sessions, phone and online therapy via Zoom, giving clients flexibility and choice in how they access support.

Approach

I work in an integrative and person‑centred way, blending the therapeutic approaches I’m trained in so the work fits you — your pace, your nervous system, and what feels manageable in each session. I draw from person‑centred therapy, solution‑focused work, CBT, trauma‑focused approaches, IEMT, and body‑based grounding techniques. This gives us flexibility to explore emotions, patterns, and past experiences without forcing anything before you’re ready. Some sessions focus on understanding your triggers and emotional responses; others explore your history, the parts of you that learned to survive, or the ways your nervous system protects you. The work is always gentle, collaborative, and shaped around what feels safe. There’s no pressure, no judgment, and no expectation to “be strong” — just a steady space where you can show up exactly as you are. Towards the end of this process, I also help you understand what our first session will look like. We take things slowly: we talk about what brings you to therapy, what feels difficult right now, and what you hope to get from the work. You don’t need to tell your whole story — it’s simply a chance to get a feel for each other, ask questions, and begin building a sense of safety. We explore what pace feels right for you and agree together on how we’ll move forward.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • 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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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • 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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  • SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy)

    A goal-oriented approach that draws on a person's existing strengths and resources to build practical, future-focused solutions, rather than dwelling on the causes of difficulties.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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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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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

National Counseling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma

Wellingborough Tresham College

Year: 2015

Diploma

Centre of Excellence

Year: 2019

Diploma in PTSD Management

BSY

Year: 2016

Crisis and Trauma Training

BSY

Year: 2015

Service Areas

Northamptonshire

In-person & Online

Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom