"Nurturing your nervous system restores its rhythm, allowing you to transform into your authentic self, like a blue butterfly resting on bamboo."
Carima Nolten
About me
My name is Carima Nolten and I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (BACP Accred), Clinical Supervisor and Trauma Coach with a background in education and expertise in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
I am originally from South Africa but have been living in the UK since 2010. I have over 20 years of experience working across the Corporate, Education and Healthcare sectors, providing me with a wealth of expertise, working with both children and adults of diverse backgrounds, in a variety of settings. I have been fortunate in gaining a sound knowledge of collaborative practice having worked closely with leaders, families, school staff and external specialist staff and agencies.
In addition to my private practice, I have managed a counselling service in a London based school for 5 years, where I supported children through one-to one counselling and group work, while simultaneously embracing a whole school approach, offering supportand psycho-education for teaching staff and parents.
As a Certified Somatic Trauma -Informed Coach and Psychotherapist, I've witnessed the life-changing impact of uncovering hidden trauma and learning to regulate and understand the nervous system. My own experiences with Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Burn Out and Illness has lead me on a self-discovery journey of furthering my in-depth studies, and I have come to see how healing these wounds can unlock profound growth and wellbeing.
My passion is to spread this knowledge, creating safer, more compassionate spaces where individuals, families and communities can heal and thrive. Through my partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company, I am committed to making trauma-informed practices and positive psychology accessible to everyone.
Qualifications (not limited to)
• Postgraduate Diploma - Counselling Children and Young People, UEL/Place2Be, Level 7 (BACP registered)
• ACTO Level 1 Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate
• PGCE in Early Years and Foundation (Cum Laude)
• Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs
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Advanced Trauma Training working with Children and Young People
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Self -Harm and Working with Self-Harm, Level 3 Advanced
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Clay Field Therapy Practitioner ®
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Guided Drawing Practitioner®
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Certificate in Initiatic Art Therapy
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Narcissistic Abuse Specialist Certificate
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Clinical Supervision (equivalent to Level 6 in In-person & Online Working)
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Somatic Trauma- Informed Coaching Certificate
(ICF and CPD Accredited)
Currently completing CMI Level 7 qualification
I regularly partake in continuing professional development (CPD) and I am fully insured and am registered with the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Update Service and ICO.
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My Approach
While my approach to counselling and coaching is both creative and integrative in nature, I draw from various different modalities, including attachment, psychodynamic, person centred, cognitive-behavioural, sensorimotor art psychotherapy, as well as using trauma-informed play and arts-based approaches. I take a bespoke, responsive approach and all support is Nervous System -Led. I am trauma trained, Internal Family Systems Informed.
My Experience
I have diverse experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings, including Primary and Secondary schools, Private Tutoring, Sports Coaching alongside the Health Care and Corporate Sectors. I have extensive knowledge and experience in providing both academic and therapeutic support, especially across Neurodiversity and SEND.