- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused tools
- Supports sleep concerns
About Nicola
Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and life changes. She works with issues such as low mood, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief and addictive behaviours. Nicola aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them at their own pace.
Her way of working is collaborative and person-centred. Sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve and draw on practical techniques to support change. Nicola blends client-centred listening with solution-focused tools and elements of existential thinking to help people clarify values and find manageable steps forward.
Nicola holds a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also has a background in music and twenty years’ experience supporting creativity and life transitions in that sector.
She has worked in private practice, for local counselling agencies, and with a mental health charity. This variety of settings has given Nicola experience of different ways people seek support, including online work and telephone counselling skills covered in her continuing professional development.
Nicola understands that starting therapy can feel difficult. She offers straightforward guidance about the first steps and invites questions before booking so people can feel clearer about whether to take that next step.
How Nicola's approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and responding to what each person brings. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and priorities to help them feel understood and make choices. This approach suits people who need a steady, accepting space to talk through worries.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and solutions rather than long examinations of past events. It helps when someone wants focused, goal-orientated work to change day-to-day patterns and make quick adjustments.
Existential Therapy invites people to consider meaning, values and personal responsibility. It can be useful when someone is wrestling with life directions, identity or big changes that affect sleep, work or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicola will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful. She adapts the pace, techniques and goals based on the client's needs and preferences, checking in as work proceeds.
If you are thinking about online therapy, please confirm the session formats Nicola currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can join from different locations within the United Kingdom, helping therapy fit into everyday life without having to change routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and relationship issues, among other areas such as grief, addiction and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicola uses a person-centred approach and mixes in solution-focused techniques and existential ideas to help people find practical steps and clearer meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and twenty years of background supporting people in the music and creative industries.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and is a Registered Member of the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
If you need to know the current session formats, please confirm options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Nicola?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.