- Trauma informed
- Compassion focused
- Human centred
About Nicola
Nicola Spence is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes, relationship strain, addiction concerns and work-related or career stress. Nicola lists money and financial issues among the areas she can address alongside sleep, eating and parenting challenges.
She works in a human-centred, compassion-focused way and describes her practice as trauma informed. Nicola does not use symptom lists or diagnostic labels, and she says that approach may not suit everyone. Sessions begin by talking about what brings someone to therapy and building a shared view of that person’s life experience.
After the first conversations, Nicola helps clients draw links between past experiences and present-day difficulties. She offers choices about how to proceed and collaborates on a plan for therapy. The focus is on practical steps and on recognising each person’s strengths.
Her methods draw on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. Nicola also uses client-centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy elements when they fit the work.
Nicola holds BACP registration, and she has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing new ways of responding; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of relating, which can be helpful for intimacy and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Nicola explains things plainly, offers choices, and adjusts what she does as therapy progresses so the plan fits the client’s needs.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce the need to commute. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer therapeutic work, so checking available session types will help you choose what fits your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicola help with?
She lists support for stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus areas such as addictions, relationship and family issues, and money and financial issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is human-centred and compassion focused, and she works in a trauma-informed way while avoiding diagnostic labels or symptom lists.
What experience does she have?
Nicola has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and therapeutic approaches in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are shown?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.