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Nicola Claydon, NCPS

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

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

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Nicola Claydon helps people navigate relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, addiction and self-esteem difficulties. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, career changes, ADHD and major life transitions. Nicola works with a broad range of personal challenges, including issues around identity and LGBT concerns.

She offers sessions in a calm, non-judgemental way and believes clients know their own story best. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with practical steps to relieve pain and rebuild confidence.

Background and approach

Nicola aims to make therapy feel like a steady, honest conversation rather than a lecture. Her approach draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic thinking to look at thoughts, feelings and the experiences that shape them.

Mindfulness techniques are introduced when useful to help manage difficult emotions in the moment. Before working on a wider digital platform Nicola completed placements supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse and people bereaved by suicide. She also spent time supporting care workers and people in supported accommodation after periods of homelessness.

Those roles helped shape her practical, compassionate style. Nicola is registered with NCPS, has four years of professional experience, and sees people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

How Nicola’s approaches work online

Nicola uses attachment-based ideas to help people see how early relationships shape current ways of relating. This can make it easier to name recurring patterns in friendships and close connections and to try different ways of interacting.

She also draws on client-centred therapy which focuses on listening closely and reflecting what a person says. That approach helps people feel heard and to explore their own priorities at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. This collaborative process means therapy can change as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, frequent reflection, and fitting therapy around a busy day. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to book consistent sessions across different time zones.
What concerns does Nicola help with?
She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression and addiction, as well as parenting stresses, ADHD and work-related challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Nicola works in a calm, non-judgemental way and treats therapy as a conversation. She focuses on practical steps and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional experience and has worked with adult survivors of sexual abuse, people bereaved by suicide, care workers and people in supported accommodation after homelessness.
What credential does Nicola hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and Nicola accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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