Nicola McCay

Ireland

Ireland 0873707433 - UK 07879601659
ONLINE  & FACE-TO-FACE  Coaching Workshops and 1 to 1 Therapy with an Expertise in Emotional Issues Such as Self-Harm, OCD, Anxiety, and More!   Are you interested in helping your child overcome emotional struggles with specialist coaching designed to conquer emotional challenges and build lasting resilience in young people?[…]
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ONLINE  & FACE-TO-FACE  Coaching Workshops and 1 to 1 Therapy with an Expertise in Emotional Issues Such as Self-Harm, OCD, Anxiety, and More!

 

Are you interested in helping your child overcome emotional struggles with specialist coaching designed to conquer emotional challenges and build lasting resilience in young people?

 

My name is Nicola McCay, and I have over 10 years of experience working with children and teenagers, with a focus on supporting:

SELF-HARM

OCD

ANXIETY

DEPRESSION

EATING DISORDERS

PTSD

BULLYING

CONFIDENCE ISSUES

SCHOOL REFUSAL

EXAMS STRESS

ADDICTIONS

 

……… and much more!

 

My Journey and Commitment to Emotional Well-Being

With a heart deeply rooted in compassion and understanding, my journey towards becoming an NLP4Kids practitioner has been shaped by my diverse experiences. Over 10 years ago, I began my career as a counsellor at ChildLine UK, providing talking therapy to children facing a wide range of emotional challenges. Shortly thereafter, I embraced life as a foster parent and now nurture two remarkable girls who experience varying modern-day frustrations and challenges. Each encounter has strengthened my dedication to supporting children and young people to thrive.

In addition to my counselling work, I am an author of several educational books that impart essential life skills and values to young readers. My collection of children’s books focuses on fostering kindness, empathy, understanding of feelings, and learning good manners, all through heartwarming and relatable stories. I have also created a variety of enjoyable mindful colouring books designed for teens and adults.

Please feel free to check out my Author Bio on Amazon: Nicola Jane McCay Author Bio

 

Nicola McCay Author Biography

 

However, my most passionate venture to date has been my mission to transform frowns into smiles and tears into laughter on a more personal level with NLP4Kids. Through a combination of carefully researched and crafted, kid-friendly NLP techniques, I aim to help your child, teen or young adult tap into their inner strength, develop coping strategies, and unlock their full potential.

 

Why did I choose to become an NLP4Kids practitioner, you may wonder?

Well, amidst the vast sea of therapeutic approaches, I found my calling in NLP4Kids. While Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Therapeutic Play (Play Therapy) are wonderful in their own right, I was drawn to NLP4Kids for its unique blend of creativity, empowerment, and effectiveness in addressing the specific issues experienced by children and young people in today’s world. Focusing on supporting children with issues such as self-harming, OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and addictions, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that NLP4Kids therapy can have on transforming lives.

 

Flexible Support for Busy Families

In this ever-changing world, I can relate to the importance of flexibility. That’s why I offer both  virtual online sessions over Zoom and face-to-face sessions in at my therapy centre based at Brighter Futures, Lifford~Strabane, ensuring that every child has access to the support they need, no matter where they are in the world!

So, pack your curiosity, bring along your sense of adventure, and let’s embark on a journey to a brighter, happier tomorrow.

Whether you are local to Lifford or Strabane, or prefer a virtual session I am here to help! Because in my world, every challenge is an opportunity, and every young person is a hero waiting to shine!

 

 

Nicola McCay – NLP4Kids Licensed Practitioner

Email: Nicola@NLP4Kids.org

Tel: +44 07879601659 +353 0873 707433

https://childtherapylifford-strabane.NLP4Kids.org

 

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How Does Our Therapy Help Children and Young People?

We use a combination of safe and effective therapies with children and teenagers that help them learn how to control their thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Our practitioners are specialists in working with children using a form of therapy called NLP. This stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. "Neuro" relates to the brain and "linguistic" refers to language and how it is used inside the mind and out of the mouth! "Programming" describes the patterns and habits created, learnt and followed. Using NLP techniques and strategies, (which we have adapted to be fun, safe and easy for children and teenagers to use) we give young people the skills to think in new ways so that they feel in control [Read More]

We use a combination of safe and effective therapies with children and teenagers that help them learn how to control their thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Our practitioners are specialists in working with children using a form of therapy called NLP. This stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. "Neuro" relates to the brain and "linguistic" refers to language and how it is used inside the mind and out of the mouth! "Programming" describes the patterns and habits created, learnt and followed. Using NLP techniques and strategies, (which we have adapted to be fun, safe and easy for children and teenagers to use) we give young people the skills to think in new ways so that they feel in control and learn to understand the world from the perspective of others as well as their own. NLP is a cognitive form of therapy, with some parallels to CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy.) Our work is effective in helping children overcome bad habits, behaviour problems, fears and self esteem problems as well as many other challenges. (See the list below for more suggestions about the types of problems we can help with.)

In addition, our practitioners may have qualifications in other specialist therapies, such as EFT/TFT (tapping techniques), Coaching, Counselling and Hypnotherapy for children.

Hypnosis is perfectly safe for children because it is a relaxed state that they already utilise when learning, watching television or doing something creative. Some children will be able to experience a deep, eyes closed relaxing trance. Young children are usually more suited to an awakened trance. This is induced when playing games, colouring or whilst other activities that our Hypnotherapy4Kids practitioners have been trained to use. Our Hypnotherapists will notice the subtle shifts in your child’s levels of awareness so that they can begin to implant suggestions for change or improvement as soon as they see that an awakened trance is achieved.

The first step in helping your child is to contact a practitioner who is local to you. You can call them on the number above or complete the contact box below if you would like the practitioner to contact you. They will conduct a consultation with you, either over the phone or in person. Once they have understood the challenges your child is facing, they will invite you and your child to meet with them. If you decide to go ahead with some therapy or coaching sessions for your child, the therapist will advise you of the best course of action. Your therapist will give you feedback and advise to help you support your child and you will remain in full control of the number of sessions you book and how often. [Read Less]

Treatments Offered:

  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Confidence Building

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Areas Covered: Towns, Strabane, Lifford, Letterkenny, Buncrana, Ballybofey, Derry - Londonderry, Omagh

Registered Office:
Lifford
Co.Donegal
Ireland

Telephone Number: Ireland 0873707433 - UK 07879601659

Nicola McCay's Qualifications:

  • Certificate in Counselling
  • Childline Training
  • Licensed NLP4Kids Practitioner

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