About Nicola, lead psychotherapist, and her approach
Hi, I'm Nicola Griffiths Reg MBACP
Individual & Couples Relational Psychotherapist
"Helping you heal past hurts and create healthier relationships, with yourself and others."
Many of my clients come to me at the point when they recognise that something must change. You might feel emotionally stuck, caught in relational patterns of pain, or unsure of how to continue. If you're struggling in your relationship, or are suffocated by anxiety, low self esteem or self-doubt, then therapy can offer a calm, non-judgmental space to pause, reflect back, and begin to rebuild.
I work with individuals and couples who carry the weight of relational wounds from their past, such as betrayal, emotional neglect, or the chronic feeling of never being quite "enough." Some of my clients self-identify as emotionally sensitive and strongly affected by others; others report feeling numb or cut off from their own emotions entirely. Many are torn between the longing for deep connection and the danger of being hurt yet again.
I integrate Attachment-Focused EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Schema Therapy to help clients process emotional pain, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with themselves and others in a meaningful way.
Location and therapy options
Sessions are available in person at my private practice in Cubley, Derbyshire, or online across the UK and Europe via Zoom. I’m conveniently located just 10 minutes from Uttoxeter and Ashbourne, and within 20 minutes of Stoke-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent, and Derby, just five minutes off the A50 Sudbury roundabout.
My main focus is long-term therapy, which gives us the space to explore the roots of challenges whether from early experiences or from painful events later in life. Together, we can rewire unhelpful patterns and create meaningful, lasting change. This work is an investment in yourself and your relationships, offering not just short-term relief but a profound shift in how you experience life.
For those seeking more focused support, I also offer shorter-term therapy. These sessions are designed around specific goals, helping you create a shift in one particular area of your life.
Your sessions are held weekly; this consistency creates focus and continuity for meaningful, long-lasting change.
Inclusive and affirming practice
I offer an inclusive, affirming space where you can be fully yourself. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and am a neurodivergent- and LGBTQ+ friendly therapist who values openness, honesty, and authenticity in the therapy relationship.
You're welcome to contact me by email, text, or phone if you'd like to ask any questions or arrange a brief introductory chat before booking a first session.
Alongside my own practice, I’m the founder and clinical director of Live Life Happy Therapy, where I also lead a small team of experienced associate therapists and final-year student practitioners. This allows us to offer more availability and accessible low-cost therapy options, while staying true to our core values of compassion, integrity, and personalised care.
Prices
Individual Therapy - £ 90 per 50-minute session
Couples Counselling - £100 per 50-minute session
Qualifications
-
Advanced Patterns in Psychotherapy Level 7 PG Dip
-
Advanced Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy Level 7 PG Dip
-
Integrative Counselling Level 5
-
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
-
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship (EFT)
-
Drugs and Alcohol Counselling Level 5
-
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy
-
Young person and adolescent counselling Level 5
-
Coaching (Business & Life Coach)
-
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
-
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)/Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) Diploma
-
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
-
Level 3 Counselling Skills
-
Reiki Level 1&2 Therapist
-
Clinical Practitioner Neuro Linguistic Programming
Continued Professional Development
-
Healing in Couples Therapy: New Strategies to Rebuild Trust, Overcome Trauma & Save Relationships
-
Advanced course in trauma treatment
-
Attachment-focused EMDR therapy - Laurel Parnell Master Class
-
Rupture and repair in relationships
-
Somatic therapy - Peter Levine's Trauma Master Class
-
Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential Strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body
-
Internal family systems
-
The Treating Trauma Master Series
-
The Neurobiology of Trauma
-
Working with attachment EMDR with Mark Brayne
Governing Bodies
As a fully qualified accredited registered member of NCPS and a member of the BACP, ICEEFT and EMDRIA, I adhere to all ethical conduct standards. Maintaining professional integrity and ensuring client confidentiality are paramount to me at Live Life Happy Therapy.
