About Us
Discover the power of words with The Positive Writing Project
At The Positive Writing Project, we believe in the transformative power of writing and applied positive psychology. Our innovative approach empowers individuals to enhance their wellbeing through creative expression. Whether through our engaging writing for wellbeing workshops or tailored coaching sessions, we guide you to harness the positive aspects of your experiences and emotions, fostering a nurturing space for personal growth and resilience.
Discover how you can write your way to living your best life.
Meet Nic: positive psychology coach and writer
Positive psychology - writing - coaching
Nic is a qualified coach, accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Her coaching practice is informed by the latest research in coaching psychology and positive psychology.
She founded The Positive Writing Project to explore how the science of positive psychology can be applied through writing to promote wellbeing and transformative growth.
She is in the final year of the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MAPP-CP) at the University of East London. She intends to use her final project as an opportunity to further develop her interest into the synergy between positive psychology, coaching and writing, based on academic research. The MAPP-CP is accredited at Master Practitioner Level by the EMCC.
As a writer, Nic fully believes in the power of the writing process to enhance creativity and as a way to explore the world and what it is to be human.
Education and experience
Qualifications, courses and affiliations
- MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (will complete final project in May 2026)
- MSc Forensic Psychology and Criminology
- PGDip Leadership and Management
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- L5 university diploma in Counselling Skills and Studies (not a licence to practice)
- L3 Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Running Writing Groups (Professional Writing Academy)
- Therapeutic and Reflective Writing (Professional Writing Academy)
- Writing a Novel course at the Faber Academy (practical alternative to a creative writing MA)
- Trained by Professor Ilona Boniwell to facilitate the SPARK Resilience programme developed by POSITRAN
- Completed 200 hours yoga teacher training
- Graduate member of the British Psychological Society
- Coaching accreditation with EMCC and member of EMCC UK
- Member of Lapidus International (writing for wellbeing community)