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Nicola Longson, BACP

Nicola Longson uses a client-centred approach to help people find practical ways forward.

About Nicola

Nicola Longson uses a client-centred approach to help people find practical ways forward. She combines simple talking therapy with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to tackle stress, anxiety and low mood. Nicola writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person.

She has five years of experience working with people who face trauma and abuse, relationship strain, anger issues and grief. Nicola also supports people dealing with parenting stress, sleep problems, career decisions and life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with concerns linked to neurodiversity, attachment and family difficulties as well. In sessions Nicola listens first and then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. That might mean learning ways to manage anxiety, trying mindfulness exercises between meetings, or testing small changes to daily routines.

She adapts the pace to each person and checks progress along the way. Nicola is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space and aims to help people feel more in control of day-to-day challenges.

Practical tools and straightforward conversation are central to her work. People who prefer talking over different formats can work with Nicola using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. She helps people weigh options and choose what fits their life and commitments.

To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Nicola supports people to move from where they are now towards clearer choices and better routines.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	381944	April 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 Nicola's approaches work online

Nicola blends client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred work involves listening closely and shaping sessions around what the client says matters most, which helps create a clear agenda and realistic goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple exercises to calm the body and mind and to improve sleep and day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Nicola treats it as a collaboration. She will discuss the options, try methods that suit the client's needs and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That way the work stays practical and personalised rather than fixed in one style.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow a face-to-face feel for in-depth work, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break, while live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to keep regular sessions, practise techniques between meetings, and fit therapy into a daily routine.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Nicola focus on?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and relationship concerns, among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Nicola works in a client-centred way and uses CBT and mindfulness techniques to address problems in practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Nicola is listed 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 from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are costs and starters organised?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.