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Nichola Johnson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Nichola Johnson works as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and draws on four years of clinical experience. She sees people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and mood concerns. Her approach is straightforward and person-focused.

She aims to build a calm space for people to talk and think things through. Before moving into counselling she spent time in roles that shaped her understanding of addiction and motivation.

Background and approach

That background influences how she helps people take small steps towards change. Nichola uses Client-Centred Therapy which keeps the person's own priorities at the heart of sessions. In a typical session she listens first and then reflects what she hears.

Conversations focus on strengths, practical coping, and clearer thinking about next steps. She supports work on jealousy, anger, grief, eating concerns, career decisions and wider life transitions. Nichola encourages people to notice what already works for them and to try manageable changes.

She explains options and checks in about what feels helpful. Her style is warm, patient and non-judgemental. People meet with her for video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

She also works with people from other countries who can take sessions in English.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Nichola primarily uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on understanding the person's experience and following their lead. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what she hears and helps the client name their priorities. This approach often suits relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief and life changes where being heard matters.

Her background supporting people with addiction and motivation adds a practical element. That experience means she often helps people break goals into small steps, try new coping strategies and check what works in day-to-day life. The choice of approach will be discussed together so the plan fits the person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need more frequent brief contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel commitments.
What concerns does she help with?
Nichola supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. She also works with addictions, grief, eating concerns, anger, career questions, jealousy and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach that keeps the person at the centre of sessions. Conversations focus on listening, reflecting and helping people identify practical next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience in counselling roles and prior professional work that included supporting people with addiction and motivation. That experience informs her practical focus in sessions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in her profile.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries for remote work.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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