Welcome to
Balm & Nook
COACHING & COUNSELLING
"The most valuable conversations need space to be heard."
I’ve spent years in spaces where this becomes real: in communities and at events, at food drives, sitting on panels where strangers became honest with each other, in private messages from people who trusted me enough to ask for support, and in one-to-one and group sessions while facilitating. What I’ve learned through all of it, and my travels around the world, is this: the need is always the same.
Being present for them opens up space for unravelling.
That’s why I created Balm & Nook. A place where you can bring the whole of you. To be.
You may be navigating something personal, or leading a team, carrying a weight. Maybe your organisation is going through change, or you’re working to create a culture where people feel seen and supported. Perhaps you’re in the middle of a pivot, trying to make sense of who you are, or holding something you haven’t yet been able to voice.
Through coaching and counselling, I meet you where you are. Walking with you.
Whatever you bring here, you are welcome.
Work With Me
Coaching
Feeling stuck, circling the same thoughts, or standing at the edge of something new?
Coaching is designed to support you in untangling what may be holding you back and in unravelling. I work with you to explore how you think, the stories you tell yourself, and the patterns you repeat, using tools such as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Nonviolent Communication. Together, we look at how you express your needs, relate to others, and respond to challenges, so you can think more clearly and act with intention.
Counselling
Counselling homes in to deeper work. It is usually long-term, giving you the tools you need in exploring the emotions and experiences that are affecting your life, helping you make sense of what’s going on and why you respond the way you do. I use a person-centred approach, focusing on understanding you without judgment but with compassion and respect, tailoring our work to what matters most to you.
I am Tosin Ogwe, a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach. I help you understand how you think, the stories you tell yourself, and the patterns you repeat, so you can move forward with clarity. I am trained in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), supporting you to communicate your needs clearly and listen to others with understanding. I’m also a therapist in the final weeks of my training, with a person-centred approach. I offer a space for you to process emotions and experiences at your own pace, without judgment but with compassion and respect.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across creative media, community advocacy, government communications, facilitation, and outreach. That range of experience helps me understand different perspectives and meet you exactly where you are. I bring both clinical training and my own lived experience to our work together, supporting you in ways that feel authentic.
Through Balm & Nook, I offer a space where you can be your full self and feel heard.
Beyond
The Session.
In many ways, my heart draws me to support communities making a lasting difference. Since 2012, I’ve supported individuals and families around the world, especially in the UK, Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe, with food drives, rent, hospital bills, school and exam fees, mentoring, and coaching. I’ve also created spaces for honest conversations about mental and physical health, helping people feel safe to seek support and access resources.
