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Nicola Young, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Nicola Young offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She presents a calm, non-judgemental presence and focuses on what each person wants to get from therapy. Nicola uses short, plain explanations and steady listening so people can say what matters to them.

She is a Registered Member of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom. Nicola blends a strong client-centred way of working with practical techniques chosen together with the client.

Background and approach

Sessions move at each person’s pace and aim to make small, useful changes that feel achievable. She draws on Solution-Focused ideas to help people identify realistic steps and on Existential perspectives to look at meaning and values when life feels uncertain. Her background includes independent practice, local counselling agencies and charity work as a mental health advisor.

Nicola also brings nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry, which informs her understanding of creative careers and related pressures. Her training includes diplomas in therapeutic counselling and continuing professional development in areas such as safeguarding and mental health first aid.

People often seek Nicola’s help for relationship strain, parenting stress, bereavement, trauma and compassion fatigue, as well as eating and sleeping difficulties. She also supports those facing addiction, bipolar challenges, ADHD-related struggles and issues around body image and attachment. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging.

Nicola encourages a simple first step - send a short message with questions to see if the approach feels like a fit.

How Nicola’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. Online this means sessions start with what matters most to the person and build at their pace, useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is about identifying small, concrete steps that move things forward. In remote sessions this can translate to brief goal-setting, clear homework and short reviews to track progress for issues like stress, relationship problems and coping with life changes.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values and the choices people make when life feels uncertain. Talking through these themes online can help with grief, career decisions and feelings of emptiness or identity questions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the mix as therapy progresses to focus on what helps most.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls recreate a conversational session with visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and busy lives.

What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and common life changes such as career or relationship strain.

How does she usually work with clients?

She uses a client-centred style combined with solution-focused steps and existential discussion to identify goals and practical next actions.

What is her professional background?

She has three years' experience in counselling roles, charity mental health advising, and prior work in the music industry that informs her practice.

Where is Nicola based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a Registered Member of the BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and bookings handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, with sessions organised via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; get started by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Nicola

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Nicola Young, BACP

Background and approach

How Nicola’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety