- Guilt and shame work
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem support
About Nicole
Nicole Faulkner is an AASW accredited social worker with 12 years of professional experience in Australia. She has worked in both government and non-government services. Nicole helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression.
Nicole’s approach is straightforward and practical. She focuses on helping people talk through what is happening and find ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions are aimed at giving space to name painful feelings such as guilt and shame and to look at how they affect daily life.
Her background includes supporting people through major life changes and relationship breakdown, as well as helping those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or isolation. Nicole draws on her years in social work to link practical problem solving with emotional support. This can include working on communication problems, control issues, and rebuilding confidence after loss.
Nicole values clear steps in therapy. She works with clients to set realistic goals and to try small changes between sessions. That might mean practising new ways to manage anxiety, or testing out different ways of talking about hard memories.
People who come to Nicole often want to sort through persistent guilt, make sense of past hurts, or find steadier ways to cope with life’s pressures. She encourages honest conversation and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical ways to manage emotions and thoughts. One approach involves helping people identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and rumination about past events. Another approach concentrates on safety and gradual processing of difficult memories, helping people to tolerate strong feelings and to reduce avoidance behaviours.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients can expect discussion about options and shared decisions about next steps rather than a single fixed plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue therapy during periods of change while the therapist and client try different ways to manage distress and guilt.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver strain, chronic illness and loneliness.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Nicole helps people name and describe those feelings, look at how they influence behaviour, and try practical steps to reduce their daily impact.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience and has worked in both government and non-government sectors in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an AASW accredited social worker based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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.