- Listens without judgment
- Focus on small goals
- Practical coping skills
About Nicole
Nicole Faulkner is an AASW social worker with 12 years of experience in government and non-government services across Australia. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and rebuild self-esteem and motivation. Nicole aims to make the first steps easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space for people to speak about what matters to them.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She listens first and then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on recognising patterns that contribute to distress and building small, manageable skills to reduce overwhelm. Nicole uses plain language and practical tools so people can try new ways of dealing with problems between meetings.
Nicole draws on 12 years working across public and community settings, supporting people through life transitions and emotional setbacks. That background helps her tailor support to different situations and life stages. She pays particular attention to experiences of trauma, loss and ongoing stressors, and how these affect daily functioning.
Her style is warm and direct. She encourages honest conversation about difficult feelings without blame. Nicole also works collaboratively on problem-solving and coping strategies that fit into everyday life.
If you are unsure where to start, she helps you map out the first steps and pace the work to suit you. The aim is to build skills you can use outside sessions, while also addressing the immediate concerns that brought you to therapy.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common method involves learning skills to manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step practice and breathing or grounding exercises to reduce overwhelming sensations. This approach helps people feel more in control during panic or high-anxiety moments.Another strand of her work addresses trauma and loss by helping people make sense of difficult experiences and gradually reduce their hold on daily life. That work often combines gentle reflection on past events with concrete strategies to rebuild routine and safety in the present.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole works collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work stays useful and relevant as people progress.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical needs and preferences first helps ensure sessions are arranged in a way that supports daily life and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicole help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, focusing on listening, clear goal-setting and practical strategies to manage symptoms between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Nicole has 12 years of professional experience working in both government and non-government settings across Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.