- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused work
- Experience with creatives
About Nicola
Nicola Young is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom and a Registered Member of the BACP. She has three years' experience and commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, loss, life changes, burnout, self-confidence, anger, shame, relationship problems and compassion fatigue.
Nicola uses a person-centred way of working. She listens and helps people set goals for what they want from therapy. She blends different techniques to match each person's pace and preferences rather than using one fixed method.
Her background includes private practice, local counselling agencies and online work. Nicola also supports people through a local mental health charity and has experience helping those involved in creative industries, drawing on 20 years in the music sector.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Nicola will talk through what feels most important, try short exercises in session when useful, and reflect on steps to try between meetings. The focus is on clear, manageable changes rather than jargon or tests.
She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and pays attention to identity and difference when it matters to the person. If you want to know more before booking, Nicola invites short messages to ask questions and clarify practical details.
Approaches to work with online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and helps you set the agenda, which can suit worries about identity, confidence and relationship stress.Existential therapy looks at questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when major life changes or feelings of being stuck come up and you want to talk about values and direction.
Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical changes and next steps. It is useful when you want short-term help to manage specific problems or build coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will work with you to choose methods that match your goals, preferences and what feels helpful. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
If you plan to try counselling online, check the current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or care commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and conversations to work well at a distance while working with your aims and day-to-day constraints.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, life changes, burnout and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach my worries?
Her style is person-centred with elements of solution-focused and existential work. Sessions are collaborative and aim to clarify goals and practical next steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years' counselling experience, has worked in private practice and local agencies, and supports a local mental health charity.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Registered Member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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