- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicola
Nicola Kassam is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family problems, grief, self-esteem concerns, career issues, relationships, trauma and eating-related problems. Nicola also accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
She draws on a mix of client-centred, existential and mindfulness approaches in her work. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps people can try between meetings. Nicola uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people find their own reasons for change and to build small, steady plans.
Before moving into counselling she spent ten years in careers, employability and welfare roles in further and higher education. That background informs her approach to career and confidence concerns and to navigating systems that can feel overwhelming. It also shapes how she discusses goals and practical next steps.
People who come to her often want straightforward conversations and tools they can use in daily life. Nicola talks through current difficulties, explores what matters to the person, and agrees small actions to practise. Sessions are aimed at reducing isolation and improving coping with ongoing stressors.
She also offers support around adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, disaster-related coping, eating issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, intellectual disability, loneliness, veteran issues, multicultural concerns and post-traumatic stress. Nicola combines reflective discussion with practical techniques to help people manage difficult situations and move forward.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them clarify thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, relationship issues and grief.Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning and life choices. It helps people who feel stuck or who are questioning their direction, and it can support decision-making around work and relationships.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques can reduce the intensity of anxious moments and improve day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that combines reflective conversation with practical steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them access support from different locations and make appointments around work or family commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, grief, self-esteem, career and relationship issues, trauma and eating-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience as a counsellor and previously worked for ten years in careers and welfare roles in further and higher education.
What credentials and region apply?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.