Lydia Nicholson-Knell

Experience

I am a Counsellor helping individuals, couples and families work through difficult life challenges. My experience includes working with adolescents (16+), adults, couples and families.

In addition to private practice, I am working as a Grief and Bereavement Counsellor at Harbour Hospice and previously at Mercy Hospice.  I am also a Locum Counsellor in the AUT Student Counselling & Mental Health service.

Approach

My passion is for supporting those navigating grief, loss and life-changing events.  I have spent much of my life living in different countries and cultures, undertaking and experiencing different roles and life stages. I identify as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) with all the wonderful complexities and gifts that includes.

My lived experience has included much change, loss, grief and growth which has given me compassion, understanding and empathy for the often bitter-sweet challenges of life.

I offer an opportunity to explore and untangle these bitter-sweet life challenges in a gentle, supportive manner and environment and I have an eclectic approach to my work.

Supervision

I have experience offering professional supervision and currently supervise a number of medical professionals.