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Nicola Willoughby, BACP

Nicola Willoughby is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
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About Nicola

Nicola Willoughby is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, career concerns and major life changes. Nicola writes plainly and listens carefully to help people find practical ways forward.

She aims to tailor the work to each person rather than use a single method for everyone. Nicola trained as an integrative counsellor and combines different evidence-based techniques to match what a person needs.

Background and approach

Her training also included a higher diploma in CBT and a foundation certificate in working with children and teens. Nicola has experience supporting people through bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation. She has worked with children and adults living with ADHD or autistic spectrum conditions and helps them recognise personal strengths and coping strategies.

In sessions she encourages people to spot their own answers and build on small changes. Conversations focus on practical steps, new perspectives and repeatable strategies that can be used between meetings. Nicola uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging for online work.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual so people can move at a speed that feels right for them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	405357	December 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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Practical therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Nicola draws on integrative, evidence-based techniques to shape sessions that meet each person’s needs. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety or panic. Integrative counselling blends tools from different methods so Nicola can try practical strategies and adapt as progress is made.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with each person to understand goals and preferences, then suggests options and reviews what helps. The plan can change over time so the work stays useful and relevant to the person’s situation.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief reflections, written prompts or flexible check-ins between longer sessions, making therapy easier to fit around work and family life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Nicola support?

She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, career changes and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, domestic violence and women’s issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She works in an integrative way, adapting methods to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and helping people spot their own strengths.

How much experience does she have?

Nicola has been working in counselling since 2020, giving her three years of professional experience. That time includes work with bereavement, anxiety and domestic abuse.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Nicola is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she use?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.