- Stress and anxiety
- Career and study
- Mindfulness techniques
About Nicola
Nicola Kassam is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' clinical experience. She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. Nicola also works with people affected by trauma and eating-related issues and with those coping with family problems and life changes.
Before moving into therapy, Nicola spent ten years in careers, employability and welfare roles in further and higher education. That background informs her practical approach to work and career questions. She draws on what she learned helping people navigate study, first jobs and welfare systems.
Nicola uses client-centred methods to focus on what matters to each person. She blends that with existential ideas about meaning and choice, plus mindfulness practices for grounding. Motivational Interviewing helps where people want to make changes but feel stuck.
Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Nicola listens, reflects, and helps people notice patterns that keep them feeling stuck. She offers practical ways to manage stress and builds on the skills people already have.
She works with people from a range of backgrounds, including those dealing with adoption and foster care, autism, chronic illness, multicultural concerns, and veteran-related issues. Sessions are delivered in English and Nicola accepts international clients.
How Nicola's approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's concerns at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement, follows what matters to the client and helps clarify thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for people who need space to talk through pressures from study, work or relationships.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelming thoughts. It helps when anxiety, stress or low mood make daily life feel heavy, and it can be practised between sessions to manage spikes of worry.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together the client and counsellor decide which methods to try and review progress as they go.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around classes, shifts and busy days, and it often reduces travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions when they need a quick appointment or lower bandwidth; others choose video for a more conversational feel. Registered and accredited professionals commonly adapt session length and approach to fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nicola focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem and career concerns, among other areas such as trauma and eating-related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Nicola uses client-centred work alongside existential thinking, mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to help people reflect and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years' clinical experience and ten years' prior work in careers, employability and welfare in further and higher education.
Is she recognised by a professional body in the UK?
Yes. Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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