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Nicola Goodison, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Nicola Goodison helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or changes at work. She supports those struggling with low self-esteem, relationship friction and the hard decisions that come with life transitions. Nicola writes simply and kindly, making space for people to be heard and to start moving forward.

She works from the view that each person knows their own story best. Nicola treats clients as partners in finding practical steps that fit their life.

Background and approach

She aims to make sessions respectful and straightforward so progress feels achievable. With five years of experience in the United Kingdom, Nicola has supported people dealing with career difficulties and workplace strain. She also focuses on communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Nicola helps clients find clarity around life purpose and build greater self-love. Her approach is practical and strengths-based. Nicola helps people notice what is already working, then tries small changes that can make a difference.

Conversations may cover coping strategies, ways to manage worry, and tools for improving communication at work or in personal life. Nicola believes seeking help takes courage and that steady steps lead to lasting change. She offers a calm, encouraging presence while clients test new ways of thinking and behaving.

The aim is clearer choices and more confidence to face day-to-day challenges.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Nicola works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-focused. One common approach she uses helps people learn skills to manage worry and stress. This involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them against real life, and practising calmer responses to anxious feelings.

Another approach focuses on improving communication and confidence. Sessions look at patterns that cause friction and try simple new ways of speaking or setting boundaries. This method is useful for workplace issues, relationship tension and building self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt methods so they feel useful and doable. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to change course.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular support. Video calls suit longer, face-to-face conversations, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, writing through thoughts, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.

What kinds of problems can Nicola help with?

She helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship friction, career difficulties and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness and finding life purpose.

How does Nicola approach therapy?

She uses a practical, strengths-based style that treats clients as experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and building coping strategies that fit everyday life.

What experience does Nicola have?

Nicola has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes supporting people with workplace issues, motivation and confidence.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Nicola in another country or language?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Nicola?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Nicola Goodison, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety