- integrative approach
- CBT informed
- parenting support
About Nicola
Nicola Willoughby is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice since 2020. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, career questions and coping with major life changes. Nicola also lists support for issues such as guilt and shame, attachment concerns, domestic violence, and anxiety-related problems.
Nicola trained as an integrative counsellor and adapts her way of working to fit each person. She uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools from her training. That includes cognitive behavioural approaches learned during a higher diploma in CBT and other study around bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation.
Her experience includes work with children and teenagers during training and contact with people who have ADHD or autism spectrum conditions. She describes helping them recognise strengths and develop ways to manage daily challenges. Nicola aims to help clients identify their own answers and build on their resources to make change.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside talking things through. Nicola often uses strategies to manage panic, phobias and difficult emotions, and offers support around pregnancy, fertility and eating issues. She also helps people dealing with relationship endings and communication problems.
People who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and remote working
Nicola works from an integrative perspective, combining methods to suit the person in front of her. Integrative counselling involves blending different techniques so the work fits the issues brought in, whether that is handling loss, parenting stress, or feelings of guilt and shame.She also uses cognitive behavioural approaches taught during a higher diploma in CBT. These techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and practising practical exercises to change reactions and reduce anxiety or panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options with clients and test what helps most, adjusting methods to match their needs, goals and preferences. That negotiation is collaborative rather than fixed from the start.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule therapy around work or childcare. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats for different tasks, and Nicola will help choose what best fits practical constraints and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to guilt or shame?
She lists guilt and shame among many focus areas and works with related issues arising from relationships, family and past experiences.
How would she approach feelings of guilt?
She adapts an integrative approach and can draw on cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping steps.
What experience does she have?
Nicola has three years of counselling experience since 2020 and completed additional training in bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises 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?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapy sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.