Nicola Young , BACP

Nicola Young is a UK-based counsellor and a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, burnout, compassion fatigue, anger, trauma and life changes. Nicola brings an integrative, person-centred style to sessions, creating a calm and supportive atmosphere where people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

As an integrative counsellor who draws strongly on person-centred principles, Nicola collaborates with clients to tailor therapy to their goals and preferences. She integrates techniques from different approaches to meet the needs of each person, focusing on what clients want to achieve during their time together. Nicola has experience in private practice, local counselling agencies, online services, and supports individuals through a local mental health charity.

Her background includes a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - CPCAB, which is an advanced qualification in counselling, in addition to Level 4, Level 3 and Level 2 CPCAB certifications. Nicola also holds a BA (Hons) in Music and brings around 20 years of experience helping others navigate creative careers. Further professional development includes training in safeguarding, suicide awareness, mental health first aid, online and telephone counselling, existential therapy, working with attachment, and single-session therapy.

Nicola welcomes diversity and offers support to clients from varied backgrounds. She is currently available Thursdays and Fridays 9am-4.30pm, Saturday mornings, and some evenings by request. Prospective clients are invited to message with any questions prior to beginning therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Nicola Young

Nicola draws on client-centred therapy, existential therapy, and solution-focused methods to shape online sessions depending on a person’s needs. Client-centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-directive partnership where the therapist listens deeply and supports the individual in exploring feelings and building self-understanding; this approach can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and processing life transitions.

Existential therapy encourages reflection on meaning, choice, and personal responsibility, offering space to work through questions about identity, purpose, loss, and change. Solution-focused work concentrates on practical steps and resources, helping people identify goals and small, realistic changes that move them toward those aims and can be useful for stress management, coping, and short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works collaboratively with each client to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor support to the individual.

Online therapy with Nicola is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular therapy from home or elsewhere and can help people maintain consistency in their therapeutic work despite busy lives or geographic constraints.