If you have been to see a G.P. you may have been prescribed medicine and/or advised to seek Psychological counselling to overcome your difficulties. It maybe that your problem didn’t go away with the passage of time as you expected and that you want to take positive steps to help yourself. The search for appropriate counselling and therapy, however, can be daunting. There is so much choice and you may be reluctant to ask for advice or discuss it with family and friends.

The approach suited to you very much depends on your goals and also your difficulties. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is part of the NHS and is an independent organisation responsible for providing information on treatments for patients and healthcare professionals to help them make decisions about treatment and healthcare. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has been favoured for a number of difficulties.

If, after exploring this website, you are interested in pursuing therapy sessions which are individually tailored for your needs please contact Nicola to discuss your requirements.

Programmes are based on Rational Effectiveness Training. Rather than offering quick-fix advice, this approach offers a long-term solution, based on years of worldwide success and addresses the underlying origins of problems which occur in the workplace. Training can be arranged as group seminars or provided informally with individual staff members. The following issues are popular but tailor-made workshops can be arranged:

Stress management
Assertiveness
Leadership skills
Decision making skills
Team building
Developing creativity
Developing confidence
Time management

If you think your company would benefit from tailor-made training workshops to promote well being and effectiveness in the work place contact Nicola for further information.

This is a specialist provision for training and support to child care workers and teachers.  Working with children can be very demanding and challenging.  Nicola has direct experience of working with children and has developed an understanding of the kind of specialist support needed to work effectively with what can be a very demanding a challenging client group.  Seminars and consultation focus on Employee Development Issues with a view to indirectly meeting child care/educational needs.  Please note this is not a substitute for the input of a child Psychologist which is strongly recommended.

Nicola Bishop is currently undergoing negotiation for obtaining use of an exclusive and prestigious farmhouse retreat in the South West of France. Set amongst protected woodland and the beautiful vineyards of Bordeaux, Nicola believes that this idyllic and tranquil setting will be the perfect environment to hold her tailor-made courses and seminars focusing on Cognitive Behavioural techniques. A gourmand delight of wholesome foods and locally produced wines will be included in the package and additional therapeutic activities can be arranged upon request. The inauguration of this luxuriously appointed accommodation is anticipated for 2006 and further details will be updated on this page in the near future. In the meantime, should you wish to express your interest or discuss your needs please feel free to contact Nicola.