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Nicola Keenan, BACP

Nicola Keenan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

About Nicola

Nicola Keenan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She uses a calm, person-centred way of working to support people who feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures. Nicola listens without judgement and helps clients think through what they want to change.

Her approach aims to make space for honest conversation and gradual steps forward. She draws on four years of practice supporting people with anxiety and depression. Nicola also works with individuals facing trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, intimacy worries and parenting stress.

Background and approach

She pays attention to how career pressures, anger and low self-esteem affect day-to-day life. Nicola offers client-centred counselling, a style founded by Carl Rogers. That means sessions focus on the person and their experience rather than on expert direction.

The counsellor follows the client’s pace and helps them find their own solutions. Her background includes work with first responders and people who have experienced sexual assault and abuse. Nicola aims to create a steady, empathetic presence so clients feel heard while they consider changes.

Sessions use straightforward conversation and reflective listening. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Conversations typically explore current difficulties, identify small goals and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	376097	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Nicola names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Nicola’s client-centred approach works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the individual and their experience. The counsellor offers empathic listening and non-judgemental reflection to help people uncover what matters to them. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship stress and aftermaths of trauma by encouraging self-directed insight and change.

Nicola’s practice emphasises a steady, supportive presence rather than directive advice. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and ways of coping that fit their life. Together they review what works and adjust the approach as needed so therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins or want therapy that fits around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit sessions into everyday routines.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Nicola helps people with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and family worries. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger and career-related stress.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is client-centred, which means Nicola follows the person’s lead. Sessions focus on listening, reflective conversation and helping clients find their own solutions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of counselling experience and has worked with people who face a range of mental health and wellbeing difficulties. Her practice includes work with first responders and survivors of sexual assault.

Where is Nicola based and what are her credentials?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP. The biography notes BACP as her credential.

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.