NJ Portrait of Nicola Juffs

Nicola Juffs, NCPS

Supportive counsellor for stress and anxiety

8 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nicola

Nicola Juffs is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with grief and life changes. Nicola presents a calm, straightforward manner that aims to make early steps feel manageable for someone worried or unsure.

Nicola trained as a Humanistic Counsellor in 2017 and holds the NCPS credential. She has eight years of counselling experience and a wider background working in homeless services, mental health settings and women’s services as a support worker.

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Background and approach

That mix of roles gives her practical experience with everyday pressures and crisis points. In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her.

Nicola listens, reflects, and helps identify small, achievable steps to reduce stress and build confidence. Her approach is down-to-earth rather than clinical. She uses client-centred conversations to understand the person’s priorities and solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track progress.

This combination is aimed at helping people move forward when motivation is low or life feels stuck. Nicola works with adults in the United Kingdom and offers appointments online. She encourages anyone feeling nervous about starting to take the first step and complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin arranging sessions.

Practical approaches for online counselling

Nicola works from client-centred and solution-focused approaches. Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation is led by the person’s concerns, with the counsellor listening closely and helping clarify feelings and priorities. This style suits people who need a steady, understanding space to talk through difficult emotions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, achievable steps and measuring progress. It helps when someone wants to move past a specific problem, regain motivation, or cope better day to day by setting short-term goals and trying practical changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will discuss what feels most useful and adapt sessions to the person’s goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear, so the process stays collaborative.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls are a close substitute for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on the day, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical support.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nicola focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Nicola also addresses workplace issues, social anxiety, isolation and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicola offers a warm, non-judgemental style that encourages honest conversation. She combines listening with clear, practical steps so sessions feel focused and manageable.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has eight years of counselling experience since qualifying in 2017, plus wider experience working in homeless services, mental health and women’s services as a support worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
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.

What this therapist works with

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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