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Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill, BACP

Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill trained as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Nicola

Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill trained as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings five years of experience helping people who feel stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. Nicki aims to create a calm space where clients can talk things through and begin to make small, practical changes.

She listens for the patterns that hold a person back, such as old attachment wounds or repeating relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Nicki uses a gentle, warm style and works at the client’s pace to build understanding and coping skills. Common issues she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship struggles.

She also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, ADHD-related challenges, and major life changes. Practical concerns like parenting, career choices and communication problems are part of her work too. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused ways of working and client-centred listening.

She may also use elements from existential thinking and relationship-focused methods to help people find meaning and make changes. The emphasis is on making sense of feelings and testing new ways of relating. Sessions are offered in English and can be held online using different formats.

Nicola helps people who want a friendly, down-to-earth counsellor to sort through emotions, repair relationships or find a clearer path forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392115	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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Nicola names

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Approaches in online counselling and how they help

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and responses. It helps people who repeat patterns in close relationships or who feel anxious about closeness. Client-centred counselling offers a non-judgemental space where the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s pace to build understanding and self-direction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional patterns in their relationships, often improving communication and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey rather than a fixed choice at the start. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and how they respond in sessions. Together they will try approaches that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Text and live chat allow more flexible contact and can help people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make counselling more accessible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and addiction. Additional areas include ADHD-related challenges, parenting, career issues and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and client-centred, with clear listening and practical steps. She combines attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand patterns and try new ways of relating.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of counselling experience working with individuals on issues such as bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional regulation.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time according to the therapist’s availability.