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Nicola Robinson

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Founder at Blue Bear & Co.
📍 Greater Preston Area, United Kingdom

Nicola is the founder of Blue Bear & Co. , creating luxury bespoke teddy bears with therapeutic features. Drawing on over 16 years of experience as a therapist, including for the NHS, she designs products that offer comfort and emotional connection, inspired by her personal journey.

Nicolas work is deeply intertwined with her personal life. She established her company and co-founded the charity "Thumbs up for Charlie" in memory of her son. The charity supports families affected by childhood brain tumors by offering respite breaks. She has also recently become an independent travel agent.

Interesting fact: Nicola is a Theo Paphitis SBS (Small Business Sunday) winner, and her companys signature Brown Bear won Best Childrens Product at the Autumn Fair.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Preston Area, United Kingdom
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Child Bereavement Support
Founded a bespoke teddy bear company and a charity, "Thumbs up for Charlie", in memory of her son to support families affected by childhood brain tumors.
Therapeutic Products
Leverages her 16+ years of experience as a therapist to create bears with sensory features like heartbeats and infused scents to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Founder
Blue Bear & Co.
3-2022
Co-Founder
Thumbs up for Charlie
2-2022
NHS Counsellor
NHS
11-2009 - 9-2017
Counsellor
Counsellor
9-2014 - 12-2014
Online Counsellor
Xenzone-Kooth Project
In the press

Media appearances

Well what can I say…when I began Blue Bear & Co. I had no idea – Facebook video. Featured in Facebook
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Education
3-2023 - 3-2024
EMDR Qualification
EMDR Masterclass
2013 - 2013
Counselling Accreditation
BACP
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