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Nicola Gordon-Thaxter, BACP

Nicola Gordon-Thaxter offers a warm, person-centred way of working.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About Nicola

Nicola Gordon-Thaxter offers a warm, person-centred way of working. She listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions. Nicola uses simple, practical steps so conversations feel useful from the first session.

She combines a client-centred style with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means she focuses on what matters to the person in front of her and helps identify thoughts and behaviours that get in the way. Sessions are shaped around the issues you bring, such as stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.

Background and approach

Nicola has four years of experience practising in the United Kingdom. She has supported people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, as well as parenting and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with people affected by adoption and foster care, and with those navigating prejudice or multicultural challenges.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. People can expect to talk through immediate worries and try out new ways of coping between sessions. Nicola explains techniques clearly and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful.

Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and adapts her approach to each person’s aims and life circumstances.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400537	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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Nicola names

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How client-centred and CBT work online

Nicola blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural work in online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities, offering non-judgemental listening and support while the person decides the direction of the work. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and problems that feel stuck in routine patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. Nicola will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit those aims. She checks progress and adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it possible to arrange therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Nicola help with?

Nicola works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people with grief, trauma and parenting or intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and practical. She listens first, then uses cognitive behavioural ideas to support changes in thinking and behaviour.

What experience does she have?

Nicola has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her caseload has included people affected by adoption and foster care and those facing multicultural or discrimination challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located in the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different practical needs and preferences.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

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