- Client-centred approach
- CBT practical tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Nicola
Nicola Longson is a counsellor who draws on client-centred work to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk. She holds BACP accreditation, and she uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress and anxiety, including panic-related difficulties. Nicola writes plans with each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
She has around five years of professional experience working in the UK. That time has included supporting people facing family problems, trauma and abuse, and issues with anger. Nicola also helps with low mood, bipolar challenges, and coping with big life changes such as separation and bereavement.
Nicola combines practical, goal-focused tools with attention to how people feel in the moment. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Mindfulness approaches are used to build calmer responses to stress and to support better sleeping and daily routines.
When trauma is part of the story she adapts conversations and pacing to make space for safety and recovery. Her client-centred stance means she follows each person's priorities and pace rather than imposing a fixed timetable. Nicola also addresses relationship and intimacy worries, parenting strain, work stress, and concerns around self-esteem.
She encourages clear steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. Nicola asks about what a person hopes to achieve and builds a plan together. This helps people move from feeling stuck to having practical ways to cope and grow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Nicola uses client-centred work to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person. This approach means conversations are driven by the client's goals, emotions and priorities rather than a fixed programme. It suits people who want space to talk through stress, family worries, or relationship concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety and panic-related responses by teaching practical skills for noticing triggers and trying different reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicola discusses options with each person and adapts what she offers to their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made together over the first few sessions.
Confirm the live session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school runs, work breaks or commuting, and it can reduce time spent travelling. It can also allow shorter check-ins or longer therapeutic conversations depending on what fits a person's routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicola commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety including panic-related difficulties, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and relationship issues.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Nicola works in a client-centred way and also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques, adapting each session to the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has about five years of professional experience working with people in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
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.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.