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Nicola Goodison, BACP

Nicola Goodison meets people where they are and helps them sort out everyday struggles.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Nicola

Nicola Goodison meets people where they are and helps them sort out everyday struggles. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and career worries. Nicola writes simply and clearly so someone feeling overwhelmed can quickly see what therapy might look like.

She believes people hold knowledge about their own lives. Nicola works with that knowledge and the client’s existing strengths to tackle problems together. She offers a straightforward, supportive way to try new ways of coping and making decisions.

Background and approach

Nicola has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background means she is familiar with common workplace pressures, motivation difficulties and confidence issues that can come up in therapy. Sessions often focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about choices.

Nicola helps people who feel stuck by looking at patterns, improving communication and setting small goals. She also works on emotional issues such as guilt, shame, forgiveness and loneliness. Her approach aims to be collaborative and down to earth.

Nicola encourages slow, manageable changes so progress feels doable. She supports people through life changes and career decisions, helping them find clearer direction and greater self-compassion.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403492	November 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

Everything Nicola lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Nicola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and replace them with more helpful responses; this can be useful for stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. Another approach centres on improving communication and emotional understanding, which can assist with relationship difficulties and workplace conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will listen to your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust as you go. She treats the choice of technique as a collaborative decision so you can see what helps and what to change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video calls let you talk face to face, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels while aiming to keep the focus on progress and practical steps.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Nicola works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and career concerns, plus related issues such as communication problems, guilt and isolation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clients' strengths and on small steps that make daily life easier.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with people on workplace pressure, motivation, confidence and life transitions.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK book sessions?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit differing needs and schedules.

How are costs and starting arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and operates via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.