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Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill, BACP

Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill is a counsellor with five years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Nicola

Nicola (Nicki) Cartmill is a counsellor with five years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She blends warm, down-to-earth support with practical listening. Her approach aims to help people find direction when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

Nicki helps people who experience anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with those dealing with grief, bereavement and trauma. Sessions focus on unpacking difficult feelings and developing simple ways to cope in the moment.

Background and approach

Her work pays particular attention to relationships and communication. She supports people who are struggling with connection, commitment worries, or problems around intimacy and trust. Nicki also helps clients looking for clearer life purpose or navigating big changes.

She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early patterns shape present-day relationships. Client-centred methods keep the person’s own experience at the heart of the session. Emotionally-focused and existential approaches are used when exploring intense emotions and life meaning.

Nicki offers a calm, patient presence and focuses on practical steps alongside emotional understanding. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. The aim is to leave people feeling a little clearer and better able to cope with whatever they are facing.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392115	November 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

Everything Nicola lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Nicola names

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How therapy approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships and reactions. In a few sessions this approach can help people notice patterns in closeness, trust and communication and try new ways of responding.

Client-centred therapy keeps the person’s experience central. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client feel heard. This method is useful for low mood, anxiety and decisions about life direction.

Emotionally-focused ideas focus on the way emotions guide relationships and personal choices. It can help when people struggle with intense feelings, loss, or difficulties in intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short updates, reflective notes or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel commitments, while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Nicki works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and relationship problems. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting strains, addiction concerns and questions about life purpose.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and conversational with practical focus. Sessions aim to untangle feelings, practise coping strategies and improve how people relate to themselves and others.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of counselling experience and has worked extensively with bereavement, grief and trauma. That background informs how she supports people through intense emotions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients. All work is carried out in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give people flexible ways to meet depending on their needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.