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Nicola Young, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Compassionate counsellor for life and parenting challenges

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Nicola

Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with concerns such as depression, low self-esteem, anger, grief and compassion fatigue. Parents looking for support with parenting issues can also find practical help and listening here.

Nicola creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. She follows a person-centred way of working, moving at each person’s pace and responding to what they need in the moment.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and directed by the client’s goals. She blends person-centred work with solution-focused and existential ideas to keep therapy practical and grounded. That mix allows short-term problem solving alongside deeper conversations about meaning, values and choices.

Nicola adapts techniques to fit what an individual wants to achieve rather than following a fixed script. Nicola has three years of professional experience and holds BACP membership, which is listed as a credential. Her background includes independent practice, local counselling agencies and voluntary work with a mental health charity.

Before counselling she worked in the music industry and brings that creative perspective into sessions. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Nicola understands how daunting first steps can feel and aims to support and empower people as they begin therapy.

If someone has questions about working together she welcomes an initial message to discuss fit and next steps.

Focus areas and approaches

What Nicola works with

Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nicola helps people with.

Approaches Nicola lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Nicola’s approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. Online this means sessions start with what matters most to the person and the counsellor reflects and clarifies so the client feels understood and in control. Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that move things forward quickly. It suits people wanting concrete strategies and short-term progress on specific problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then shape sessions together. That collaborative process helps choose whether to emphasise listening, practical problem-solving or wider questions about meaning and identity.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break, live chat is useful for short check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to attend sessions while balancing work, childcare or other commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about Nicola

What concerns does Nicola commonly work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger. Other priorities include grief, trauma, addictions, compassion fatigue and parenting issues.

What is Nicola’s therapeutic style like?

Her work is person-centred and collaborative, with practical solution-focused elements. Existential ideas are also used to look at meaning and values when helpful.

How much counselling experience does she have?

Nicola has three years of professional experience across independent practice, local agencies and charity work. She also has a background in the music industry.

Which credentials and location are listed for Nicola?

She is a member of the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. Nicola does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she provide?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nicola?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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