- Person-centred approach
- Practical goal work
- Calm listening space
About Nicola
Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and life changes. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, sleep and eating issues, and codependency. Nicola uses a calm, non-judgemental style and aims to create a space where people can speak freely about what matters to them.
Her approach centres on the person in front of her. Nicola describes her work as collaborative and paced to each client. She brings together Client-Centred, Existential and Solution-Focused ideas, choosing techniques that match a person’s goals and situation.
Nicola has three years' experience working in private practice, with local counselling agencies and with a mental health charity. Her background includes long experience in the music industry, and she draws on that knowledge when supporting people navigating creative lives and career choices.
Training includes a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and several other CPCAB qualifications. She is a BACP registered member and has completed courses such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST suicide awareness, and training in working with attachment and anger.
She encourages people to ask questions before they book and aims to work at a pace that feels manageable. Nicola invites prospective clients to get in touch to learn more about how she might help them move forward.
How Nicola's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the heart of counselling. The counsellor listens actively and follows what feels most important to the client, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and how people navigate life changes. It can be useful when someone is facing big decisions, loss, or questions about their purpose and direction.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person towards their goals. This approach suits people who want focused sessions that build on strengths and find workable solutions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the way she works so sessions fit the client’s needs. This decision is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and the option for shorter check-ins when needed. The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can support consistent contact and more flexible scheduling without promising a specific format.
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Experience
3+ years
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Nicola supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and life changes, among other concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions and codependency.
What is her style of therapy like?
She works in a person-centred way and combines that with existential ideas and solution-focused techniques to match what each person wants to achieve.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working in private practice, with local agencies and supporting a mental health charity.
What credentials and region are listed?
Nicola is a BACP registered member and trained through CPCAB to Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options with Nicola before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.