Hiya!
I'm Nikki and I am many things. Feminist, LGBTQ+ ally, theologian, psychologist, stigma researcher, liturgist and writer, Yorkshire lass, cook, Jesus Follower, artist, coach, listener, wife and friend to name a few. I also have obsessive compulsive disorder, which is complicated by also having anxiety and a tic disorder. I've been married to Matt, aka the silver fox since 1997 and live in the North of England. I also have a beautiful assistance dog called Rosy who helps me to do, well, pretty much everything. Between them, Matt and Rosy make my life as easy as possible, which means that I can do some of the things I love, like write books or study or make fantastic cakes.
My history is complex, my life story should come with multiple trigger warnings, but these days I never hide my story, so if you read something that resonates with you, it's probably come from my experience and let me say right now that I don't have it all sorted out nice and neatly, sometimes quite the opposite. But I think that's true for many people.
I was a cradle Anglican, brought up in a Christian family and have been a Jesus follower ever since, even in the darkest of times and sometimes when I didn't even realise it. At heart I am a monastic woman with a deep love of liturgy and symbol and the ability to produce some beautifully meaningful resources.
How does being a feminist theologian and psychologist work? Honestly, I'm still working it out. What I can say is that these three disciplines come together, sometimes in quite unexpected ways, for example, integrating insights from psychology, theology, and feminism can lead to more holistic approaches to care, addressing the mental, spiritual, and social dimensions of life. They come together to advocate for systemic changes that promote mental health, spiritual well-being, and social justice. I firmly believe that there is a need for interdisciplinary research to create more inclusive, compassionate, and effective approaches to understanding and addressing human experiences. But mostly, I'm fascinated by the intersectional approach to both theology and psychology and the way God stuff informs brain stuff through the feminist lens. And just in case you were wondering, no, I don't hate men, but patriarchy makes me furious because it leads to injustice for many people, not just women. And if there is one thing that makes me more furious than patriarchy, it's injustice!
I hope you find the pages of this site helpful or at least thought provoking, feel free to get in touch if I can be of any help.
Nikki x
