- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused ideas
- Works with loss
About Nicola
Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries and life changes. She works with concerns such as low self-esteem, grief, burnout, anger and issues related to adoption and foster care. Nicola aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace.
She uses a person-centred way of working, putting the client’s needs and goals at the centre of sessions. That means listening closely and adapting the time together to what matters to the person in front of her. Nicola also draws on solution-focused and existential ideas when they fit the conversation and the goals people bring.
Nichola has three years’ experience as a practising counsellor and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes private practice, local counselling agencies and voluntary roles with a mental health charity. Before counselling she worked in the music industry and has two decades of experience supporting creative people through change.
Practical training includes diplomas in therapeutic counselling from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, CPCAB, and additional courses such as Mental Health First Aid and suicide awareness. She has completed work on attachment, anger, shame and self-esteem and offers short-term focused work when needed.
Nicola encourages questions before starting and asks people to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to her availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on an accepting, attentive presence from the counsellor. It means conversations start with the person’s priorities and progress at a comfortable pace, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and what is already working. It helps people set clear goals and try manageable changes between sessions, which suits stress, coping and short-term problem solving.
Existential Therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, choice and values. It can be useful when someone is grappling with loss, major life change or questions about identity and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will help clients decide which ideas to use, based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats offered before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports people who need quieter surroundings or who prefer not to be on camera for every meeting.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and also supports people with grief, burnout, self-esteem and adoption and foster care related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, meaning she listens and follows what the client brings. She also uses solution-focused and existential ideas to help set goals and explore meaning.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Nicola has three years of counselling experience in private practice, agencies and charity settings, plus a background supporting creative professionals from her earlier music industry work.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK or need another language?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.