- Integrative counselling
- Trauma and abuse
- Practical coping strategies
About Nicola
Nicola Martin is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and coping with life changes. Nicola also supports people dealing with feelings of abandonment, isolation and shame.
She draws on an integrative counselling approach, using techniques from different models to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies for strong emotions and on making sense of where those feelings may be coming from. Nicola explains ideas plainly and helps people try out new ways of responding to hard situations.
Nicola has experience working in mental health settings and with survivors of sexual assault. She also has experience supporting people with anxiety, depression and panic, and with the relational difficulties that can follow trauma. Her background informs a steady, problem-focused way of working rather than relying on jargon or theory alone.
In early meetings Nicola will listen to current difficulties and identify small, manageable steps to try between sessions. She offers clear explanations of techniques and checks in about what is or is not helpful. This practical focus aims to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control over everyday life.
Sessions are conducted in English and Nicola practices in the United Kingdom. People who live outside the UK are not currently accepted. Before booking, check the listed online therapy options and the short matching questionnaire used to arrange the first session.
How therapeutic methods are used online
Nicola works from an integrative base, which means she draws on a small number of evidence-based techniques and applies them as needed. For example, she may use practical coping skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching breathing and grounding exercises and simple behavioural steps to test situations gradually. She also draws on trauma-informed approaches to help people make sense of painful experiences and reduce overwhelming emotions, offering ways to manage flashbacks, intrusive memories or strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss what helps most and adapt methods to the person’s goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process where plans are reviewed and changed if something does not fit.
If you are considering online sessions, check the listed options before booking to confirm which formats Nicola currently offers. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It can also let someone join a session while on a break from work or when getting to an in-person appointment is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which session style would suit practical needs and the aims of therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Nicola supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and coping with life changes.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses an integrative counselling approach and focuses on practical coping strategies and clear explanations of techniques to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience, including work in mental health settings and supporting survivors of sexual assault.
What professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the platform listing for current pricing details.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the booking steps provided.