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Nicola Young, BACP

Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Nicola

Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and life changes.

Nicola aims to make the first steps into therapy feel less daunting and meets people at a pace that suits them. She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's priorities central.

Background and approach

That means listening carefully and tailoring techniques to what each person wants to achieve. Nicola also draws on existential ideas to help people think about meaning and choice when life feels uncertain. Solution-focused methods are used alongside this to help identify practical steps and small changes that can make a difference between sessions.

Sessions can include talking, practical goal-setting and checking what has been useful. Nicola has experience across independent practice, local counselling agencies and online work, and supports people connected to a local mental health charity. Her background includes a degree in music and around 20 years working in the creative sector, which informs how she supports people navigating creative careers and related pressures.

Nicola holds a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and other CPCAB qualifications. She speaks English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Nicola has three years' experience as a practising counsellor and works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD and identity questions.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	409839	May 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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How Nicola's approaches work online

Nicola uses client-centred counselling to keep each conversation focused on what matters to the person. This approach is about listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers when facing stress, low mood or relationship worries.

Existential therapy is used to help people explore meaning, choice and responsibility in times of change or crisis. It can help when life feels uncertain or when someone wants to make sense of major transitions.

Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps and on what is already working. This can be useful for setting clear goals, managing everyday problems and measuring progress between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss options with each person and adapt techniques based on their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. She aims to balance practical tools with space for reflection so people can try things and review what helps.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and share a conversational experience, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those who want shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Nicola help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns as well as grief, trauma, eating and sleeping issues, addiction and identity questions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is mainly person-centred, with existential and solution-focused elements to explore meaning and set practical goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Nicola has three years' experience as a practising counsellor and has worked in independent practice, local agencies and online, plus voluntary roles at a mental health charity.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Registered Member of the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

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 her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.