A Counselling and Somatic Therapy Practice for Women
We provide therapy for women who are experiencing long term stress and the impacts of trauma.
In person appointments in Erskineville and Glebe, in Sydney’s Inner West, NSW
Holding a safe space for your healing and growth
Welcome to The Heart of Healing
Nicole Rikos is a highly skilled somatic psychotherapist and trauma specialist counsellor. Her work is influenced by the principles of attachment, behaviour and the body. She offers one-on-one therapy sessions that integrate talk therapies with body-based approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (SE)® and SE touch, neuroscience and yoga, polyvagal techniques, somatic attachment, psychodynamic psychology and inner child healing. Nicole’s areas of specialist knowledge include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex post - traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).
Helping us heal in mind, body and spirit
The heart of healing is an intimate and empowering practice where you will be supported to take ownership of your healing.
We provide therapy for women experiencing:
Trauma - early and developmental trauma, shock trauma, PTSD
Attachment issues - boundary and relationship ruptures
Emotional difficulties - dysregulation, numbness, overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, panic, disconnection
Accumulated stress
Grief and loss
Life changes and transitions
Appointments take place in our inclusive counselling spaces, in Sydney’s Inner West.
Mondays and Tuesdays in Erskineville, 2043
Thursdays and Fridays in Glebe, 2037
FAQs
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People can come to therapy to address a specific issue such as chronic stress, adjusting to life after a traumatic event, recovery from illness, relationship issues, grief or loss.
You could be experiencing: anxiety, hyper vigilance, panic attacks, burn out, chronic pain, persistent sadness, worry, shame, guilt or anger.
Other people may have grown up in an unsafe environment, not had their developmental needs met, experience self- sabotaging behaviours or limiting belief systems that they can’t quite seem to fully understand or get on top of.
People can also come to therapy to understand themselves a little better or simply get some help during challenging times.
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Our sessions involve a combination of traditional talk therapy and body oriented therapeutic approaches.
Somatic psychotherapy, also known as body-oriented therapy, is all about the connection between your emotions, your experiences, and your body.
This approach supports you to become more aware of your bodily responses, bringing you into a deeper connection with yourself. With this awareness we are encouraged to improve our well-being, relationships and emotional and mental health.
Sessions are tailored to your circumstances, at a pace and style that best supports you.
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This is dependent on you and your goals; it can be short or long term, a few weeks or a few years, concentrating on a specific issue or exploring your life and habits more generally and holistically.
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