About me

My name is Carima Nolten and I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor (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 families, school staff and external specialist staff and agencies.

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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 support and psycho-education for teaching staff and parents.  ​​​​

As a Certified Trauma -Informed Coach and Counsellor, 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.

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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. 

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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 , University of South Africa (Cum Laude) ​

•  Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs

• Advanced Trauma Training working with Children and Young People

• Self -Harm and Working with Self-Harm, Level 3 Advanced

•  Clay Field Therapy Practitioner ®

• Guided Drawing Practitioner®

• Certificate in Initiatic Art Therapy

• Narcissistic Abuse Specialist Certificate

• Clinical Supervision (equivalent to Level 6 in In-person & Online Working)

• Somatic Trauma- Informed Coaching Certificate

(ICF and CPD Accredited)

Currently completing CMI Level 7 qualification

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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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