About Nicola
Nicola Lomas offers support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues related to sexuality and LGBT matters. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk at their own speed. Nicola introduces practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings while also listening to the story behind them.
Nicola works from an integrative perspective, which means she draws on a range of therapeutic ideas and adapts them to each person.
Background and approach
That flexible approach is used to help with symptoms like panic or low mood and with relational concerns such as attachment and communication problems. Sessions are intended to balance practical coping skills with space to process difficult experiences. A notable part of Nicola's practice is supporting survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
She aims to work sensitively and at a pace agreed with the client, focusing on rebuilding self-trust and resilience. Nicola also addresses related issues such as guilt, shame, isolation and post-traumatic stress. Nicola is a BACP member, which indicates her professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
She has five years' experience working with people facing emotional and psychological distress. Work with Nicola can include talking therapies that explore past experiences, practical strategies to manage anxiety and tailored conversations about sexuality and identity. The combination is intended to help people feel steadier, clearer and more able to make decisions about their lives.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online support
Nicola uses an integrative way of working that blends evidence-based techniques to suit each person's needs. One approach focuses on practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing techniques, grounding and step-by-step plans to manage panic or overwhelming thoughts. Another strand concentrates on trauma-informed work for survivors of sexual abuse and rape, taking a careful, paced approach to help rebuild safety, self-trust and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss different options and decide together with the client what feels most helpful. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made and as goals change over time.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to keep therapy going despite busy schedules or distance.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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