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Nicola Martin, BACP

Nicola Martin is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.

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About Nicola

Nicola Martin is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people coping with major life changes. Nicola writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Nicola uses an integrative approach, which means she draws on several ways of working to match the needs of each person. Sessions aim to identify what feels most urgent, build coping strategies, and explore patterns that keep problems repeating.

Background and approach

She keeps the work straightforward and action-oriented when that is helpful. Her background includes work in mental health settings and experience supporting survivors of sexual assault. Nicola has supported people living with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood and mood swings, and those feeling overwhelmed or undervalued.

She also helps people dealing with relationship breakdown, infidelity, jealousy and feelings of emptiness. Nicola holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years' experience working with individuals and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.

The aim is to help people make small, manageable changes that reduce distress. Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, cancer-related emotional strain, control or commitment issues, and attachment difficulties are within her focus. Nicola adapts the pace and techniques to suit each person, offering coping tools and reflective work to help people move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	411879	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

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Approaches that guide online sessions

Nicola uses an integrative way of working, drawing on evidence-based techniques to suit different problems. Integrative counselling mixes practical coping tools with reflective conversations to help people understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship strain.

She also focuses on trauma-informed care, which means recognising how past hurts affect present life and pacing the work so people feel able to cope. Trauma-focused conversations aim to build safety, reduce overwhelm and develop strategies to manage flashbacks or intrusive memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods that match the person's needs and adjust the plan as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls replicate face-to-face chats while allowing people to join from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text messaging suit ongoing check-ins, shorter reflections or people who find typing easier than speaking.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and major life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment and caregiver stress.

How would she describe her counselling style?

Nicola works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way and adapts to each person. She combines practical coping strategies with reflective work to identify unhelpful patterns.

What professional background does she have?

She has three years' experience and has worked in mental health settings. She also has experience supporting survivors of sexual assault.

Where is Nicola based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are online sessions available and in what formats?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats. Clients can choose the format that fits their needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.