Nicola Murray, BACP
Nicola Murray is a counsellor with six years of practice helping adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck.
About Nicola
Nicola Murray is a counsellor with six years of practice helping adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people manage day-to-day stress and get back to feeling more like themselves. Nicola works with people on relationship and intimacy problems, ADHD, anxiety and anger issues.
She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, addiction and career strain. Nicola trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often shortened to CBT, and draws on a mix of other methods to suit each person.
Background and approach
She prefers to work collaboratively, so the person in front of her helps shape which approach is used. Sessions tend to focus on simple tools and small steps that build over time. Clients can expect calm, direct discussion and practical exercises to try between sessions.
Nicola pays attention to patterns of attachment, communication and trust, and helps people notice how those patterns affect daily life. She also addresses sleep, eating and self-esteem where these get in the way. Nicola has experience supporting people from LGBT communities and those facing relationship breakdown, blended family issues and caregiver stress.
She will listen without judgement and help people find clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. Based in the United Kingdom, Nicola works with adults who want hands-on help with coping, behaviour change and rebuilding connection. She aims to make therapy understandable and achievable for busy lives.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392558 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Nicola names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Nicola's approaches adapt to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps towards them. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and build resilience, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It helps people recognise trust and closeness habits and then practise different ways of relating to others. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, listening approach where the person sets the pace and topics for work.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaboration. Nicola will discuss options and test what feels most useful for your goals. That choice can shift over time as you try techniques and notice what helps, so the plan is regularly reviewed together.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls let you use visual cues for relationship and attachment work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule. Chat or messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include ADHD, addiction, trauma, grief and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions use discussion and exercises aimed at small, manageable changes.
What is Nicola's professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using other approaches where helpful.
What credentials and location are listed?
Nicola is listed with BACP in the United Kingdom as shown in her profile information.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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