- Helps with anxiety
- Supports life changes
- BACP registered
About Nicola
Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She supports those dealing with relationship worries, low self-esteem, grief, burnout and compassion fatigue. Nicola also addresses concerns around addiction, sleep and eating issues, and living with ADHD and bipolar. She is a Registered Member of the BACP, which is recorded as BACP in her credentials.
Nicola offers a calm and non-judgemental space where clients can talk at their own pace. Her style is person-centred, so sessions focus on the client's priorities and experience. She adapts methods from different approaches to suit what each person wants to achieve.
Her background includes private practice, local counselling agencies and online work, plus voluntary roles at mental health charities. Before counselling she spent 20 years in the music industry and draws on that experience when supporting people in creative careers.
Training includes diplomas in psychotherapeutic and therapeutic counselling awarded by CPCAB, and a BA (Hons) in Music from Dartington College of Arts. Nicola has completed additional courses in safeguarding, suicide awareness, mental health first aid and working with attachment and shame.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Nicola encourages questions before starting and invites potential clients to use the Start Therapy button and the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
How her approaches inform online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and encourages the client to find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and space to understand their feelings.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what a client wants to achieve. It is useful for people seeking clear short-term goals or ways to manage a particular problem such as stress, sleep or coping with change.
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in a person's life. It can help when someone is questioning direction, purpose or how to live with uncertainty.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola uses a collaborative process to decide which methods suit a client's needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the focus as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or family commitments, reducing travel time and making it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed. Confirm the exact session formats offered with the therapist when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicola focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as relationship issues, addiction and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing on solution-focused and existential ideas to suit each person's goals and pace.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has three years of counselling experience in private practice, agencies and online, and she also volunteers with local mental health charities.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is a Registered Member of the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.