Nicki Cawood
Accredited Practitioner in Therapeutic Journaling (MCMA)
Behind the Notebook: This is Nicki
Hello, I'm Nicki
I’m an accredited practitioner in therapeutic journaling (MCMA), and I help women find quiet, perspective, and grounding when life feels loud. My approach is built on professional training, absolute privacy, and genuine life experience.
After twenty years as a professional copywriter, turning forty prompted me to realign my focus. Following intensive retraining, it became clear that combining decades of working with words with my own reflective practice gave me the perfect toolkit to support women looking to write their way through life's transitions.
I don’t offer clinical analysis, and you won’t find a dynamic where I pretend to have all your answers. What I offer is a structured, intentional space designed to help you ground your thoughts, make sense of transitions, and find your own answers.
My home is in North Yorkshire which I share with my family. I’ve been married to Roy for 23 years, and our two grown sons completely tower over my 5ft 2" frame. Our household is kept appropriately grounded by our rescue cat, Flint.
To slow the noise of daily life, I lean into yoga, long walks, and daily mindfulness. I’m a natural introvert who thrives in quiet spaces and deep, one-to-one connections. When the notebook is closed, you’ll usually find me lost in a good book, playing board games with friends, or unwinding with a cosy video game like Palia.
The Formal Bit…..
Professional Qualifications & Accreditations
The Foundation
Accredited Practitioner: Therapeutic Journaling (CMA Accredited)
Narrative Practice: Trained in the Dulwich Centre Narrative Therapy approach
Journal Therapy: Writing for Healing and Change – Kay Adams MA, Center for Journal Therapy (ACEP® #5782, NBCC Accredited)
Bibliotherapy (Skills & Theory): Certificate in Bibliotherapy, Literature and Mental Health - Bijal Shah (Book Therapy)
Bibliotherapy (Group Facilitation): Certificate in Group Bibliotherapy Skills – Book Therapy (Bijal Shah, 2026)
Counselling Skills & Theory: NCFE 3
MA in Creative Writing & Wellbeing (Teesside University, Sept 2026)
Through this Masters programme, I am furthering the scope of my therapeutic work, studying advanced frameworks for how structured writing supports personal growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
Specialist Training
Mindfulness Practitioner: Diploma in Mindfulness | Art of Zen (Plum Village tradition)
Mental Health First Aid: Qualified Mental Health Advocate (NCFE/CACHE Accredited)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Specialised training in promoting independence and equitable access
Professional Memberships
CMA: Full Member of The Complementary Medical Association
Lapidus International: Member of the Association for Writing for Wellbeing
Certified Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™: Trained in The Book Therapy Method™
Fully Insured: Professional Indemnity & Public Liability via Westminster Insurance
Specialisms & Frameworks:
Journal Therapy: Structured writing for personal clarity.
Bibliotherapy: Curated reading for perspective and insight.
Narrative Practice: Re authoring personal and professional stories.
Mindfulness: Grounded presence in the Plum Village tradition.
SEND Support: Practical navigation and emotional resilience for carers.
Sessions are private, non-clinical, and led entirely by you. I provide the structure and the prompts. You provide the honesty. Together we move the noise from your head onto the page and find out what it is telling you.
Choose from 1:1 sessions via email, contained and structured sessions via email, workbooks and free resources, all available remotely across the UK.
Not sure if this is for you? That is exactly what the free call is for.
How Journal Therapy With Nicki Works
You don't need to have a clear plan or the perfect words to get started. Just bring your notebook, your curiosity, and whatever you are carrying today.
If you want to know more about me or journal therapy, send me a message.
