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Nicola Spence, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for anxiety and stress

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

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About Nicola

Nicola Spence is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress and anxiety. She also helps those coping with grief, low self-esteem, depression and motivation difficulties. Nicola works in a warm, human-centred way that respects each person's story and strengths.

She practises with compassion and aims to avoid symptom lists or diagnostic labels. Nicola begins by listening carefully to what has brought someone to therapy and builds a shared understanding of their life history and current struggles.

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Background and approach

This helps to spot patterns and make sense of painful experiences. Sessions focus on practical steps that match the person's goals. Nicola offers choices and works collaboratively to plan the direction of therapy.

She encourages small, manageable changes that can reduce distress and build confidence. Her approach is trauma informed and values the relationship between counsellor and client as central to progress. Nicola believes feeling heard and understood is an important part of healing.

She draws on a mix of methods to support emotion regulation, clarity and self-acceptance. Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years of professional experience. She conducts sessions in English and practises online using several formats to suit different needs and schedules.

Therapy approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and low motivation by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and needs, then discuss which methods might fit best. Nicola will work together with you to try techniques and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins and messaging is useful for shorter, ongoing contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or mobility limits and provide flexible ways to stay engaged with the process.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Nicola help with?
Nicola supports people facing stress and anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also works on relationship strain, addictions, sleep and eating issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is human-centred and compassion focused, with an emphasis on listening and understanding each person's life story. Nicola does not rely on diagnostic labels and prefers to work collaboratively.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. That time has informed a practical, relationship-based way of working.
What credentials and region are noted?
Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their routine and comfort.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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