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Trauma-Informed Therapy & EMDR in Southsea and Online

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I help overwhelmed people recover from trauma, burnout and chronic stress using EMDR and trauma-informed therapy.

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  • Do you feel exhausted all the time?

  • Do you’re stuck in survival mode?

  • Do you hold everything together for everyone else?

  • Have you become disconnected from yourself?

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Book a discovery call to see how I can help.

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HCPC Registered & Professionally Insured

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Neurodiversity Affirming

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Online and clinics in Southsea and Portsmouth

How it works 

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  1. Free 30-minute discovery call

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    2. Initial assessment + treatment plan  

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    3. Weekly/fortnightly sessions (online or clinic)

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FEES: £90 for 60 minute session - £120 for 90 minute session

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I work in an integrative way, which means I tailor therapy to you.
Rather than following one fixed model, I draw on different evidence-based approaches — including EMDR, CBT, ACT and DBT — to support your healing, emotional regulation and recovery.

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About Nikki

I’m Nikki Gurd, a Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in adult mental health across NHS inpatient and community settings.

 

I also have lots of lived experience. I’m a mum to two teenagers, including one with severe learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD, so I understand how burnout, trauma and chronic stress feels.

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I don't just have lots of training and experience but I am living proof of someone who has overcome PTSD and burnout. I practice what I preach because I know first hand that my approach works!

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I'm a true believer in connecting with nature and I'm a HUGE animal lover!

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When I'm not at work, or hanging out with the kids you'll find me at the stables with the horses or at the reserve looking for peregrine falcons.

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy, B.Sc (hons) University of Southampton 1999

HCPC Registered: OT30063

Professional Qualifications

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Neurodiversity

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  • ADI-R & ADOS-2 Autism Assessor — Autism Services Group

  • ADHD Assessor Training (DIVA-5) — The Spectrum Clinic London

  • Neurodiversity Masterclasses: PDA, anxiety, trauma & school avoidance

  • Polyvagal-Informed Therapy for Neurodivergent Clients

  • ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certificate (Strength-Based Interventions for Adults & Children)

 

Trauma Therapy

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  • Advanced Flash Technique — Phil Manfield

  • EMDR Parts 1–3 — Alexandra Richman

  • Attachment-Focused EMDR — Dr Laurel Parnell

  • Flash Technique for Trauma

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Practitioner Training

  • Complex Trauma Certification Levels 1 & 2 — Janina Fisher

  • Trauma-Informed CBT & CBT for Psychosis

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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