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Nicola Longson, BACP

Nicola Longson is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers approachable support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and trauma.

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About Nicola

Nicola Longson is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers approachable support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. She uses plain language and practical conversation to help someone take the first steps towards change. Nicola aims to make sessions feel respectful and compassionate so clients can speak openly about what matters to them.

Nicola adapts the pace of work to each person's needs. She draws on trauma-focused therapy to address past hurt, and uses client-centred ways of working to make sure the person feels heard.

Background and approach

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, manageable changes. Sessions are collaborative. Nicola listens first, then suggests options and plans together with the client.

This means the goals, timing and methods are chosen with the person's life and preferences in mind. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside reflection about patterns and relationships. She has five years of professional experience in the UK supporting people with relationships, parenting strains, career stress, sleep problems, ADHD and mood difficulties including depression and bipolar.

Nicola also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and domestic violence. Nicola explains what a course of support might look like and checks in regularly to see if the approach is helping. Her style is straightforward, warm and focused on making progress that fits into everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	381944	April 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

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Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person name goals and strengths. This approach suits people who need time to be heard and to build a trusting working relationship.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past harm by gently working through memories and reactions. It aims to reduce the ways past events affect daily life and can help with anxiety, flashbacks or troubling memories. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces small experiments to reduce distress and improve routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will explore the person's needs, goals and preferences and suggest options together. That collaborative process helps decide whether trauma-focused methods, CBT, client-centred listening or a mix will suit the situation.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging can be a shorter check-in or fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and around other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?

Nicola works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and relationship issues. She also supports people with sleep problems, parenting pressures, career concerns, ADHD-related struggles and emotional regulation like anger.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Her style is client-centred and practical. Sessions focus on listening first, then agreeing goals and trying manageable strategies such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping with family conflict, trauma, mood difficulties and coping with life changes.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I book sessions in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English. Nicola does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments 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 this counsellor?

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