Nicholas Waters Therapies

Counselling

I support clients by providing a space where they are supported to explore the challenges they are facing without judgement. Through active listening and sensitive questioning, I work to foster mutual understanding of issues in the present moment. I provide perspective and insight to help clients to navigate possible solutions, or to move towards a sense of self that feels authentic and meaningful. Where external contexts prevent the resolution of issues, healing through the therapeutic relationship is the focus.

I trust in my clients’ own wisdom, and endeavour to collaborate with them to explore what feels healing. That might include reflecting on family and personal values, consideration of past events and how they impact the present moment and exploration of personal resources and/or healing practices.

I specialise in honouring, navigating, and supporting the experiences of people marginalised across the intersections of race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender. I work with adults and young people ages 16+ supporting a exploration of issues relating to… ableism, abuse, ADHD, anxiety, Autism, beliefs and spirituality, culture, discrimination, education, family, gender identity, grief, homophobia, racism, relationship diversity, sexual identity, transphobia and work.

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Who I work with

Massage

Offering two massage styles, I consult every client to find out their preferences for touch, and desired focus for their massage treatment. I studied massage from Ayushkama Avurydeva Institute and Regi Rompies.

Abhyanga Massage

Abhyanga is traditional Ayurvedic massage therapy, originating from India, involving the application of warm, herb-infused oil all over the body through long repetitive strokes on the limbs and circular strokes on the joints.

Thai Massage

Thai massage, also known as Thai Yoga Massage, is a traditional massage technique from Thailand that combines deep tissue pressure, muscle and joint stretching, and gentle manipulations of the body.

Massage Workshops

I run 2 hour Massage Training workshops for couples (romantic partners or friends) to learn and practice massage techniques. The events are relaxed and participants can learn at their own pace. I provide manuals that support practice outside of the workshop

Yoga Facilitation

Yoga is a practice that orginates from South Asia and is at least 10,000 years old. Taking diverse forms including, but not limited to, the study of scripture, devotional and physical practices, Yoga is a means by which we can reckon with the challenges in the world on a personal and community level.

The forms of Yoga I primarily teach are Āsana, Mudra, and Prāṇāyāma. I lead sessions with a focus on accessibility, and adapt sequences with an aim for all to feel a sense of freedom, regardless of ability or experience. I have studied with and continue to learn from many inspirational teachers, including Kallie Schutt, Leila Sadhagee and Mihir Joglekar.

I lead classes for clients of diverse genders, sexualities, ethnicities, nationalities, abilities and ages. I have also led retreats in nature and facilitated sessions for different events.

Please contact me if you are interested in practicing with me privately, or would like to book me for an event or retreat.