Nicola Bagust , BACP

Nicola Bagust is a UK-based therapist with seven years of professional experience, accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low motivation, issues with self-esteem and confidence, depression, addictions and the wider impact of addiction on families and partners, as well as trauma, abuse and intimacy-related concerns.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion, with sessions and treatment plans adapted to each person’s individual circumstances. Nicola focuses on understanding the personal context behind presenting issues and on helping clients develop practical skills and insights that support healthier coping and more fulfilling relationships. She frames the work as collaborative, tailoring dialogue and therapeutic steps to each person’s needs.

Navigating change can feel daunting, and Nicola aims to offer steady support and empowerment for those taking steps toward greater wellbeing and life satisfaction. Her approach combines experience with a commitment to responding to the unique goals and preferences of every client.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Sessions

Nicola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend practical skills work with relational understanding. One common element is skills-focused work that helps people build coping strategies for depression, low motivation, addiction-related challenges and life transitions - this approach emphasizes concrete tools and behavioural steps to manage difficult symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also applies a trauma-informed perspective when working with trauma and abuse, attending to safety, pacing and the specific ways trauma can affect relationships and self-esteem. For relationship and intimacy issues Nicola prioritizes relational exploration that looks at patterns, communication and emotional needs to support healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Nicola works with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility that can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel.