About Us
Discover the heart behind Christie Heart Psychotherapy — a compassionate, client-centered practice built on kindness, understanding, connection and hope.
Therapy Built Around
You
Christie Heart Psychotherapy provides a warm, compassionate, and client-centered space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges.
Our approach recognizes that every person has a different story. We take the time to understand your experiences, your goals, and what matters most to you.
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About Christie Heart
Christie Heart Psychotherapy was created around the simple belief that when people reach out for any reason our hands will reach back and provide a space where they can develop.
Therapy With
Heart & Purpose
We combine professional therapeutic knowledge with genuine empathy and human connection to create an environment where meaningful progress can take place.
We Listen First
Your story matters. We take the time to understand your experiences, concerns, emotions, and goals before deciding what therapeutic direction may be most helpful.
We Meet You Where You Are
Therapy is not about forcing change. It is about creating the right conditions for you to explore, understand, grow, and move forward at a pace that feels appropriate.
Evidence-Based Support
Therapeutic approaches are selected thoughtfully according to your individual needs, with professional methods that can provide practical tools for meaningful change.
Collaboration & Trust
We see therapy as a collaborative process. Your voice, perspective, comfort, and goals remain an important part of the therapeutic journey.
Our Core
Values
The principles behind every conversation, session, and relationship we build with our clients.
Compassion
We approach every person with warmth, empathy, patience, and genuine care.
Respect
Your experiences, identity, choices, boundaries, and goals are treated with dignity.
Connection
Meaningful therapeutic work begins with trust and a genuine human relationship.
Growth
We support you in developing greater understanding, resilience, confidence, and meaningful change.
Nigel Edokpolo
Nigel Edokpolo founded Christie Heart Psychotherapy with a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Q), Nigel takes a client-centred and compassionate approach, drawing on Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support personal growth and meaningful change.
Inspired by his mother's legacy of kindness and unconditional love, Nigel is dedicated to helping each client feel understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
A Different Kind Of
Therapeutic Experience
Our goal is to make therapy feel approachable, personal, respectful, and genuinely useful to the people we support.
A Warm Environment
A welcoming therapeutic space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment.
Personalized Therapy
Your therapy is shaped around your circumstances, goals, strengths, and individual needs.
Professional Guidance
Thoughtful therapeutic approaches designed to provide meaningful insight and practical support.
Confidential & Respectful
Your privacy, boundaries, and personal experiences are treated with care and respect.
Focused On Growth
We help you develop greater awareness, resilience, confidence, and healthier ways forward.
Genuine Human Connection
We believe the therapeutic relationship itself can become an important part of creating meaningful change.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
You do not have to figure everything out on your own. Contact Christie Heart today to arrange a free 20-minute consultation and learn how therapy can support your journey.