- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem support
About Nancy
Nancy Cowling is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and motivation issues. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and life changes.
Nancy describes people as the experts on their own story and looks for strengths clients can use to handle what feels overwhelming. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens to what is happening now and what clients want to change next.
In practice she helps people talk through patterns that get in the way, such as avoidance or control issues. She pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics that often affect how someone copes. Her work includes practical ways to build confidence and reduce anxiety around social situations.
Nancy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people with trauma, compulsive behaviours, and grief. She keeps the focus on small, achievable steps so progress is easy to notice. People can expect a calm, steady approach that emphasises clear goals and practical coping skills.
Her background across seven years of practice in the United Kingdom includes work with a wide range of issues listed above. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking if they need a particular format.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts and behaviour can help reduce anxiety and make social situations feel more manageable. For example, cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and test them with small experiments in daily life. Behavioural methods focus on gradually facing feared situations through step-by-step exposure and practice, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence.Another useful strand is trauma-informed work that helps people notice how past experiences shape current responses. This often involves paced processing of difficult memories and learning new ways to respond when stress rises. Nancy will talk with each person about which approaches feel right and will adapt the work as goals and needs become clearer. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect from different locations while keeping the focus on steady, practical steps and problem-solving together.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nancy helps people with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, grief, addictions and related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a conversational, goal-focused way that highlights a person’s strengths and practical coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional practice experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.