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Nicola Lilley, BACP, NCPS

Nicola Lilley is a counsellor who draws on an integrative approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Nicola

Nicola Lilley is a counsellor who draws on an integrative approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with individuals facing grief, trauma, mood changes and issues around self-esteem. Nicola uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to make therapy feel accessible.

She has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Nicola focuses on understanding each person’s situation and tailoring sessions to their needs.

Background and approach

That includes support for parenting pressures, addictions, sleeping and eating concerns, and career-related stress. Nicola pays attention to patterns that affect everyday life, such as attachment and abandonment worries, problems with communication, control or impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. She also helps people navigate divorce, forgiveness, guilt and the emotional strain of caregiving.

Sessions can address intimacy, sexual identity concerns, and complications from mood disorders including bipolar and depression. Her style is respectful and warm, aiming to balance practical steps with listening. Nicola offers a collaborative space to set small goals and test new ways of coping.

She encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable while aiming for clearer thinking and steadier routines. To begin, Nicola asks people to share their current concerns and goals so she can shape a plan that fits. She accepts international clients and provides sessions in English using a mix of online formats.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403664	October 2026
NCPS	NCS23-04849	October 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

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

How integrative techniques translate to online therapy

Nicola draws on integrative methods that combine listening, practical strategies and problem-solving. One common element is cognitive-style work that helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try alternative perspectives; this can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Another element focuses on emotion and attachment patterns, looking at how past relationships shape present behaviour and improving communication and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, try different approaches and agree what to focus on together. That way each person helps shape the plan and can check progress as therapy continues.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Nicola supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as relationship and family concerns. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem and parenting challenges.

What is Nicola's therapeutic style?

She uses an integrative approach, combining practical techniques and listening to match each person's needs. The emphasis is on clear conversation, setting goals and trying manageable steps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Nicola has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom. During that time she has seen a range of concerns from mood disorders to relationship and career stress.

What credentials and region are listed?

She lists BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom. These credentials are shown as provided in her profile.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are delivered in English. People based outside the UK can access her online services.

Which session formats does she use?

Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. Different formats can be chosen depending on how a person prefers to communicate.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability. The process is designed to match needs and preferences before the first session.