MEET YOUR therapist
Nia Armstrong
Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP)
Croeso/Welcome! My name is Nia and I’m a Relational Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist.
You might be seeking therapy to cope with the stressors of everyday life and relationships. Perhaps you’d like to talk to someone about painful experiences, whether that’s recently or in your past. Maybe you’re not sure what you want to talk about in therapy, but you’re aware that things are feeling difficult at the moment. Whatever it is that brings you to my page, I’m glad you’re here.
In our sessions, we will work collaboratively to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. This will be the foundation through which we can explore the challenges you’re facing and how they’re impacting you. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where your experiences will be validated. We can work toward understanding how you will move forward from here.
I draw on a variety of therapeutic models to suit your intentions for therapy. I have particular interests in Psychodynamic and Humanistic ways of working. I also offer outdoor working, which can be discussed further in a consultation.
Rwy’n cynnig sesiynau yn Gymraeg, ymgynghorwch ar y tudalen ‘contact’ (I offer sessions in Welsh, request a consultation under the contact tab).
“i am not what happened to me, i am what i choose to become”
Carl Jung
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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY.
The name Hafan Therapy was inspired by my Welsh background. ‘Hafan’ translates to haven, which is what I intend my practice to be for clients. I work toward cultivating a safe space for you to explore your experiences. Life in the 21st century is fast-paced, Hafan Therapy is a space to take a pause from the noise.
Sessions are offered on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, lasting 50 minutes. Ideally, sessions will take place the same day and time on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. I’m happy to discuss your availability on a consultation call and I will try to be as flexible as I can.
Training CREDENTIALS
Here you can find a list of the training I have undertaken so far. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), therefore I commit to a minimum of 30 hours further training annually.
Master of Arts in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of South Wales, commencing September 2024
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Integrative Counselling and Psych0therapy - University of South Wales, 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills - University of South Wales, 2022
Level 1 Introduction to Counselling - Cardiff and Vale College, 2021
BScEcon Criminology and Social Policy - Cardiff University, 2017
Mental Health First Aid Wales (MHFA), 2021
Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults on the Front Line, 2024
Cymorth Cymru - Psychologically Informed Environments, 2024
Tai Pawb Diversity and Inclusion, 2024
Tai Pawb LGBTQI+ Training, 2024
PESI Embracing Suicidal Parts: Internal Family Systems, 2024