Nicholas Watts

I've been a Private Practice Therapist ever since qualifying 10 years ago. I began my therapeutic endeavour with The Samaritans as a listening volunteer, and concluded my Placement at a low cost Counselling organisation in East London. I bring patience and curiosity into my work every day, I like to learn what life is really like for the people i work with. I was trained to recognise life patterns, pick up upon unfelt or displaced emotions, and in all cases, to be present and alongside people in session. Since then I have learned how these approaches' don't necessarily resonate well with Neuro-divergence, that the experience of Autism, ADHD and Obsessive Compulsion have differing personal, cognitive and emotional foundations. I've also discovered how anyone in the "Dys" family experiences the world differently too, and how often other emotional and physical issues sit side by side with these various identities. In particular i have never found sessions with anyone to be the same as with any other, each therapy experience is different and unique; I mention this as some indication as to what i can offer: an authentic self experience, a space to reflect upon yourself, an opportunity for another persons interpretation of events, a chance for a new relationship which solely has your betterment or healing as it's only goal. As for me?, I'm enjoying the French climate after four years lived in Edinburgh, although I'm originally from London. I am Neuro-divergent myself(Inattentive ADHD) Luckily I could be diagnosed in my own lifetime here in France, and i find this to be an advantage in my work, I'm compelled seek out the effort of communicating our thoughts and feelings clearly, and well empathise with the need for understanding. I think, however, that this is part of the Human dignity we probably all seek? If there is anything in what I've said which sounds interesting or useful, please get in touch, for me, therapy is just part of an ongoing conversation.