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Nicola Spence, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Nicola Spence helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career worries and conditions such as ADHD or bipolar. Nicola is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Nicola draws on a human-centred, compassion-focused stance in her work. She begins by listening to what brought someone to therapy and building a shared account of their life and current struggles.

Background and approach

That gives a clear starting point for making links between past experiences and present-day difficulties. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Nicola offers choices about how to proceed and works with people to set manageable goals.

She uses familiar, straightforward language rather than clinical lists or labels. Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These are used to help with mood, relationships, coping skills and emotional regulation.

Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of professional experience and describes herself as trauma-aware. Nicola values the relationship in therapy and aims to provide a respectful, supportive space for people to talk through difficult issues.

If someone prefers a practitioner who works without diagnostic labels, Nicola asks that they consider whether her style would be a good fit before starting work together.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and committing to actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people form healthier ways of relating. This can be useful for intimacy issues, relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change mood or behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit the person and their situation. Nicola aims to offer options and work collaboratively so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good short check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want flexible timing, or like to reflect between messages. These formats increase flexibility and help more people access ongoing support.
What concerns does Nicola help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, plus issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career worries, ADHD and bipolar.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is human-centred and compassion-focused. Nicola listens first, builds a shared understanding, and offers practical, collaborative choices about next steps.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has three years of professional experience working in the UK counselling field.
What credentials and region are shown on the profile?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as formats for therapy.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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