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Nicola Chaproniere, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

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Nicola Chaproniere is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential and focuses on practical support for people facing mood and relationship-related difficulties. Nicola aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.

She helps people deal with trauma and abuse and supports those coping with depression and bipolar disorder. Nicola also works with concerns about self-esteem, parenting challenges, and the effects of narcissistic behaviour on personal relationships.

Background and approach

Her practice includes work on abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and self-harm among other related challenges. Sessions are run in a calm, non-judgemental way. Nicola encourages people to talk through their thoughts and feelings and helps them spot patterns that might be keeping them stuck.

She focuses on simple, actionable steps people can try between sessions to build confidence and emotional resilience. People who choose Nicola often want clear, down-to-earth help rather than clinical jargon. She aims to create an open space where concerns can be named and practical plans can be made.

Nicola understands that starting therapy takes courage and she welcomes that first step. Her approach is flexible to the person’s needs and paced to what feels manageable. Nicola works with a range of life stresses including caregiver strain, divorce and separation, domestic violence, cancer-related worries, guilt, jealousy, and personality-related difficulties.

She explains options and helps people find an approach that fits their goals.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Nicola works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; this is useful for depression, low self-esteem, and the mood swings of bipolar disorder. Another approach focuses on processing past hurts and trauma at a pace the person can tolerate, helping reduce the hold of distressing memories and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss different options with each person and adapt the methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Clients help set priorities and Nicola adjusts the pace and focus as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Nicola provides video calls for face-to-face feel, phone sessions when less bandwidth is needed, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments while keeping the work focused and practical.

What concerns does this counsellor address?

She helps people with trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem. Nicola also works with parenting concerns and issues such as narcissism, attachment, and self-harm.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Nicola uses a calm, non-judgemental style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasise talking through feelings and trying small changes between appointments.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with mood and relationship-related difficulties. Her work covers a wide range of life stresses and emotional concerns.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as supplied.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Nicola Chaproniere, NCPS

Background and approach

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with trauma and abuse