- Trauma-informed
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Client-centred
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience supporting people through grief, loss, trauma, stress and anxiety. She also works with those who identify as neurodivergent and people coping with life changes or difficulties with sleeping. Nicola holds NCPS as a listed credential and keeps her approach adaptable to each person she meets.
She draws from several ways of working to match what a client needs. That includes client-centred sessions where people are given space to talk without judgement, cognitive behavioural approaches to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and attachment-informed ideas to look at patterns from past relationships. Nicola describes her work as collaborative and tailored to each person.
Sessions aim to be calm and compassionate, with an emphasis on safety and autonomy. Nicola says healing does not follow a straight line, and she works at a pace that feels manageable for the person in the room. She also notes the practice is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed.
In practical terms her counselling covers a wide range of concerns from low mood and relationship problems to stress at work, parenting strain and difficulties with sleep. Nicola encourages people to notice the strengths they already have and to use those while learning new ways of coping.
Taking a first step can feel daunting, and Nicola offers steady, non-judgemental support while clients reflect and make changes. She aims to help people feel heard and more able to move forward at their own pace.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and difficulties that make daily routines feel hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to change patterns that keep problems going, which many find useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns, helping people understand recurring relationship difficulties and how to form more secure connections.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through aims, try methods that suit the person, and adapt work based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which mix of approaches fits best for goals and preferences.
This profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and offering shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to choose a quieter time or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals can work with clients remotely to focus on practical skills, emotional processing and sleep-related strategies without requiring in-person attendance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Nicola address?
Nicola works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and life changes, and also supports people with sleeping difficulties and concerns such as ADHD and addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, collaborative style drawing on client-centred, cognitive behavioural and attachment-informed ideas to fit each person’s needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through bereavement, trauma, low mood, anxiety and neurodiversity-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Her listed credential is NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in this biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Nicola?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.