- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Nicola
Nicola Goodison is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career worries and life changes. Nicola also supports people facing communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness and questions about life purpose.
She sees people as the experts in their own lives and uses that belief to shape sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between sessions. Nicola emphasises strengths and looks for small, manageable changes that can reduce day-to-day pressure.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Nicola listens, asks questions that help clarify patterns, and offers options people can test out. She avoids jargon and explains ideas in plain language so people can use them at work, at home or when thinking about relationships.
Over time she helps people notice unhelpful thinking and behaviour connected to stress, guilt or low confidence. Nicola draws on evidence-based approaches to help people develop clearer choices and better ways of coping. People often leave sessions with something practical to try before the next meeting.
Her approach suits someone who wants a collaborative, down-to-earth process. Nicola works in English and practises in the UK. If you are thinking about starting, check the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Nicola draws on well researched, evidence-based techniques to help people manage difficult feelings. One common approach focuses on noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts - this helps with anxiety, guilt and low self-esteem by encouraging different ways of thinking. Another approach uses practical skills work such as problem-solving and behavioural experiments to reduce stress and to try new ways of handling relationship or workplace problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with each person to understand their goals and preferences, and then suggests methods to try. She reviews progress together and adjusts plans so the work stays relevant to daily life.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific formats Nicola offers before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit talking therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work from a quieter place, choose whether to be on camera, or fit a session into a lunch break more easily. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical details when you complete the short matching questionnaire and arrange your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem and career difficulties, plus related issues such as guilt and shame and loneliness.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She focuses on gentle, practical conversations that identify how guilt or shame affects thoughts and behaviour, then suggests steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of professional experience working with adults on common life stresses and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.