Nicholas Taylor, BACP
Practical, person-focused counselling for day-to-day struggles
Book with Nicholas- Years in practice
- 15
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Nicholas
Nicholas Taylor is a counsellor who draws on 15 years of professional experience to help people handle stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He uses straightforward, practical conversations to support people facing depression, addiction and motivation problems. Nicholas frames his work around the belief that each person knows their own story and strengths.
Nicholas offers a calm, respectful approach that focuses on what a person wants to change. He listens and helps identify small, useful steps that can ease day-to-day pressure.
Background and approach
Sessions often look at patterns of thinking, emotional responses and habits that keep problems going. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot and adjust thoughts and behaviours. He also draws on client-centred methods to follow the persons pace and priorities.
Mindfulness practices are introduced where paying attention to the present moment helps reduce worry. Nicholas has worked with issues such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain and life transitions.
Additional areas of focus include codependency, attachment difficulties and drug or alcohol addiction. He is based in the United Kingdom and works to GMT business hours, generally replying between 9am and 8pm GMT. International clients may be contacted across time zones and he aims to reply as soon as he can.
If you are taking the first step, he acknowledges that courage and offers a steady, practical way forward.
What Nicholas works with
Everything Nicholas lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nicholas helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicholas lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-centred therapy is built around the persons own goals. The therapist listens closely and follows the clients pace, helping them feel understood and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that cause distress and trying practical exercises to change them. It suits worries, low mood and sleep problems by giving clear steps people can practise between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to try CBT, client-centred work or to mix in mindfulness exercises or solution-focused tasks depending on progress.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching or when writing things down helps reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or different time zones while keeping the focus on practical change and steady support.
Questions people ask about Nicholas
What kinds of problems does he help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people with addictions, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his general style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-led, combining listening with tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He focuses on small, manageable steps rather than lengthy theory.
How much experience does he have?
Nicholas has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom working to GMT hours.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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