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Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill, 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 issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesADHD

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Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill is a counsellor who combines practical theory with a kind, down-to-earth approach. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of practice. Nicki aims to help people who feel stuck or unsure about what comes next.

She works with common problems such as anxiety, low mood, panic attacks and low self-esteem. Sessions often focus on finding short-term coping strategies and ways to reduce overwhelming feelings.

Background and approach

Nicki also supports people navigating substance use concerns and mood conditions like bipolar and depression. Relationships and communication are central to her practice. She helps people with intimacy-related issues, commitment worries, and difficulties communicating with partners or others.

She uses methods that explore how past attachments shape current relationship patterns. Grief and life changes are another area of experience. Nicki has worked with bereavement, end-of-life issues and the practical, emotional fallout of major life shifts.

She helps people make sense of loss and find ways to carry on. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect a calm, listening space where small, manageable steps are suggested.

Nicki blends relational approaches with existential thinking to help people find meaning, direction and more effective ways to cope.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and reactions. It helps when people notice repeating patterns in connection, fear of closeness or trouble trusting others.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and working through life decisions without feeling judged.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift the underlying emotions that drive conflict and distance in relationships. It is often used when communication feels stuck or when emotional closeness has broken down.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That way the plan matches the person's needs rather than a fixed technique.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, follow-ups or when typing feels more comfortable. Registered professionals offer these formats so people can pick what works best for their life and routine.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative with a focus on clear listening. She suggests practical coping steps alongside deeper work on meaning and relationships.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of clinical practice, working across grief, trauma, relationship issues and mood concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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