Niki Bonfield
Niki Bonfield is a counsellor, art therapist, and writer whose late autism diagnosis reshaped how she sees herself and the world.
After hitting rock bottom, writing became a way to externalise the internal, a quiet reckoning with pain, identity, and healing. Her debut memoir, Fragmented Yet Whole, is a reflective and poetic offering for those who feel deeply, question often, and carry silent hurts. Niki is passionate about inclusive, neuro-affirming support and trauma-informed care. She brings lived experience, creativity, and authenticity into her work, and feels deeply honoured to sit beside others as they make sense of their own stories. She lives in the hills, surrounded by trees and stillness, where nature and honesty keep her grounded.
Life isn't meant to be easy, but it can be meaningful.
memoir
Fragmented Yet Whole
Fragmented Yet Whole is a raw and poetic memoir by Niki Bonfield, a counsellor and art therapist who, after a late autism diagnosis, began to understand herself and her journey in a completely new light. This deeply reflective work traces Niki's life through the complexities of identity, trauma, and healing, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the experiences of someone who has long felt different, misunderstood, and invisible.
Through honest and lyrical prose, Niki recounts her childhood confusion, the painful years of masking, the profound impact of a therapy experience that fractured trust, and the mental health struggles that led to burnout. As she slowly pieces together the fragments of her past, Niki discovers the power of writing as a tool for healing, offering a path to acceptance and self-compassion. This memoir is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by their emotions, questioned their place in the world, or wondered if healing is even possible.
With vulnerability and grace, Niki invites readers into her world - a space where pain and beauty coexist, self-discovery is neither quick nor easy, but deeply transformative. Fragmented Yet Whole is a testament to resilience, authenticity, and the quiet strength of embracing your true self. For those who feel too much, question everything, and struggle to find their voice, this book is a reminder: you are not broken, and healing is still possible.
