Nicole Dente

Whether it’s a specific concern or a want to understand yourself better, therapy can be a useful tool to exploring your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. As a Humanistic & Integrative psychotherapist, my ultimate aim is to understand your inner world and provide a therapeutic experience tailored to your needs. I work from a holistic model where your mind, emotions, behaviours, relationships and experiences are all acknowledged as each element shapes us into who we are today.

I see each person as unique, believing that there is no such thing as a good or bad person. By drawing on theoretical approaches, skills and concepts which complement the relational aspect of therapy, my hope is our work together offers you the capacity to improve your self-empowerment, autonomy and self-belief. Throughout our work together, our foundation will compromise of acceptance, understanding and connection to help facilitate a nurturing environment where growth can occur.

I have worked as a therapist for several charities, where I specialised in working with trauma and domestic violence.

There are many reasons individuals seek out therapy. It may be that you have specific concerns, or you have a sense of unfulfillment that you would like to explore. Whatever your reasoning, making the decision to seek out a therapist shows great strength and bravery.

I offer a warm, compassionate and LGBTQ+ affirming space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.

BSc (Hons) in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (First Class), awarded by The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in partnership with Staffordshire University

A Humanistic and Integrative Approach to Working with Young People (11–18), The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (January 2025)

Working with Adoption (July 2025)

Polyvagal Theory (December 2025)

Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk (December 2025)

Working with Creative Methods (April 2026)

I have worked as a therapist for several charities, including Nottinghamshire Mind and Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, where I have supported clients with a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, attachment difficulties, bereavement, depression, dissociation, domestic abuse, infertility, low self-confidence and self-worth, self-harm, sexual abuse, stress, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

I work with a range of emotional and relational difficulties, with a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, miscarriage and baby loss, as well as the emotional journey into parenthood. My work focuses on autonomy and identity, attachment, and the impact of early relational experiences.

I am also interested in working with adults who were adopted as children, exploring the impact this may have on identity, relationships, and their sense of belonging, and I continue to deepen my learning in this area.

I can offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for us to work in. By creating a safe environment, we can begin to process and unpack your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that suits you. At times throughout your therapy, creative elements may also be introduced to help enhance your understanding of your emotions, thoughts and beliefs as words alone may not suffice. I will provide warmth and empathy throughout your journey and support you in creating a life that you want to live.

Within my work, I integrate theoretical concepts such as human developmental theories, unconscious processes and neuroscience into my practice to support further understanding of relational patterns and promote self-regulation.

I offer a free 15-minute phone call for us to briefly discuss your needs and to answer any questions that you may have regarding therapy and what you’re looking for. After this initial phone call, an assessment process will begin to help decipher whether I am the right therapist for you and if I have the right skillset to support you.

To protect your privacy and comply with GDPR, I’m only able to return calls if a voicemail is left confirming your name and contact details.