Psychotherapy & Workplace Wellbeing

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“If you were to take care of yourself, what would that look like?”

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Wendy Showell Nicholas

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I am Wendy Showell Nicholas, a registered and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, NLP master practitioner, coach, independent social worker, author, mindfulness teacher, educator and speaker. All of my work is research informed and I abide by strict ethical codes of conduct, but my clients tell me it is my accessible, open minded and genuine approach that they value.

I believe that that wellbeing should be prioritised in all areas of our work and life. Certainly, trauma recovery and healing from difficult life events should not be faced alone.  In addition to being extremely helpful for people who have experienced or work with trauma, I believe that therapy is for everyone. It should be a normal life experience to build and maintain general wellbeing, just like going to a GP, the gym, or a spa!

I am a proud Yorkshire woman whose four children and one grandchild challenge me to practice what I preach in very busy circumstances!

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Practice Education Social Work Students book cover

Practice Educating Social Work Students

by Wendy Showell Nicholas and Joanna Kerr

This brand new book is essential reading for anyone involved in practice educating social work students. Whether you are an on-site or off-site practice educator, or a workplace supervisor, the book will guide you through your role, providing practical and straightforward advice about the process from start to finish.

“When I read the book, I found it to be helpful and easy to negotiate, offering really practical and straight forward advice in an easy style. I would recommend it to all Practice Educators, whether long in the tooth or fresh in to the profession.”

Steve Harding, Social Work Tutor, University of Leeds, UK

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Podcasts & Media

Wendy is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio programmes. Listen to some of Wendy’s advice, with links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and BBC Radio.

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