- Person-centred approach
- Practical steps
- Focus on wellbeing
About Nicola
Nicola Burgess is a person-centred counsellor who aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each client. She uses a warm, listening approach so people can talk through difficult feelings. Nicola mentions sleep and rest among the concerns she helps with alongside stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
She trained with a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling from Derby University and is listed with the BACP. Nicola has worked as a counsellor for seven years, seeing people with a wide range of struggles. These include trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and issues around intimacy and communication.
Sessions start with what the person needs right now. Nicola helps clients name what is most troubling and then keeps the work practical and paced to their readiness. She draws on client-centred values to offer empathy and acceptance, using narrative and solution-focused ideas where helpful to reframe stories or try small, workable changes.
People can bring concerns about parenting, eating and body image, addiction, bipolar and depression, or difficulties stemming from abandonment, adoption and attachment. Nicola also supports those coping with career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD and other everyday pressures. Her aim is to help people feel heard and to build steps toward clearer thinking and better rest.
She works weekdays with some early evenings and asks new clients to discuss suitable days and times when they start. Nicola encourages people to take the first step and says counselling can be the beginning of greater self-acceptance and steadier sleep and wellbeing.
How these approaches shape online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a listening, non-judgemental space where the person's own goals guide the work. It suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and stress because the counsellor follows what matters most to the client.Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories they carry. By retelling events and noticing patterns, clients can shift how they view problems such as trauma, grief or eating and body-image concerns.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what is already working. This approach can be useful for sleep and rest issues, coping with life changes and rebuilding daily routines.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences, and then try ways of working that fit. Sessions may blend the approaches above so the plan feels personal and workable.
Confirm the exact session options when you book, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect with a counsellor from their local area while keeping appointment times that suit daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns can be brought to sessions
Clients bring a wide range of issues such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and sleeping problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style
The work is person-centred with an emphasis on listening and acceptance; narrative and solution-focused ideas are used to reframe experiences and try practical changes.
What experience does the counsellor have
Nicola has seven years' experience working with people facing varied struggles, including grief, trauma, addiction and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are listed
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and is registered with the BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people join from other countries
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.