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Nancy Brookes, BACP

Nancy Brookes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression.

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About Nancy

Nancy Brookes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She has three years of professional experience and works with people coping with trauma, abuse and major life changes. Nancy aims to create a calm space where clients can talk without feeling judged.

She listens to the situation a person brings and helps them make sense of their feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage intense emotions, reduce panic, and handle everyday pressures.

Background and approach

Nancy also offers support around issues tied to health, relationships and identity, including concerns connected to cancer, domestic violence, sexuality and women's issues. Her approach is collaborative. She works with clients to set goals and try out strategies that fit daily life.

Conversations can include learning calming techniques, spotting patterns that fuel anxiety, and practising kinder self-talk to tackle guilt and shame. Nancy offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

Payments use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies by location and therapist availability. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them. Nancy aims to make the first steps straightforward and to support each person at a pace that feels manageable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	411902	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches and how online therapy can help

Many clients come with strong feelings of anxiety or panic. Practical techniques focus on calming the body and slowing down racing thoughts. These simple breathing and grounding practices can reduce the intensity of panic attacks and help with everyday anxiety.

People struggling with grief, trauma or painful memories often benefit from creating new ways to cope and make sense of loss. Therapy in this area can involve gentle reflection on difficult events, building routines that support recovery, and learning ways to manage triggers and overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that suit their needs, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps find what actually helps in daily life.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging let people send messages in moments that suit them and can be useful for ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Nancy focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include cancer, domestic violence, guilt and shame, panic, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical with an emphasis on listening and problem solving. Nancy helps clients try strategies that fit their everyday routines and goals.

How long has she been practising?

Nancy has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is Nancy based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with Nancy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.