- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion skills
About Nicola
Nicola Jameson is a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom with 8 years of professional experience. She is registered with BACP and NCPS and works with adults who are dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career stress, anxiety and addiction issues. Nicola also supports people facing sleep or eating difficulties, anger, depression, ADHD and other life changes.
Nicola uses straightforward talking therapy to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that feel manageable. She adapts the pace to each person and aims to be direct and respectful in sessions.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships. She also uses client-centred ways of working to keep sessions centred on the person's concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build different responses.
Nicola can also use elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy where relationship patterns are a main concern. These methods are mixed to fit what a person needs rather than following a single fixed model.
Clients who come to Nicola often want clear tools for anxiety, grief or work stress, or help understanding repeated relationship patterns. She guides practical steps for change, offers exercises between sessions, and checks goals as therapy progresses.
How Nicola's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions now. Nicola uses it to help people spot patterns in close relationships and reduce repeating cycles of conflict or withdrawal. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on clear listening and making the person's concerns central. In practice this means sessions that follow what the person brings and check that the steps chosen feel right. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and change unhelpful habits. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress by breaking problems into small, workable parts.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and decide together which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people join from different locations if that helps with consistency. Registered or accredited professionals like Nicola can help arrange a practical rhythm of sessions that fits everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Nicola helps with relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career and study stress, anxiety, addiction and ADHD among other issues.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses practical talking therapy and goal setting to clarify next steps and cope with uncertainty. Sessions aim to identify manageable actions and build confidence.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is direct and person-focused, with simple tools and exercises. Nicola blends attachment ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive techniques.
What experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional practice supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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