- Trauma and abuse
- CBT informed work
- Parenting support
About Nicola
Nicola Willoughby is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues she supports, alongside trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and coping with life changes. Nicola works in a practical, person-centred way and aims to help people notice strengths they may not see at first.
Nicola trained as an integrative counsellor, so she adapts methods to suit each person. She completed a higher diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy, and a foundation certificate in working with children and teens. Additional training has covered bereavement and loss, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation.
In sessions she helps people spot patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on simple tools to manage strong feelings or overwhelming thoughts. She also supports people facing relationship strain, separation, fertility concerns and issues linked to pregnancy and childbirth.
Nicola has worked with people who have an ADHD or autism spectrum diagnosis during and after training. She helps them recognise strengths and practical strategies that fit their lives. This includes support for panic attacks, phobias, hoarding, eating concerns, and difficulties with communication and attachment.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then to schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Nicola works from an integrative base, which means she draws on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can help with panic, phobias and social anxiety. Other practical approaches she uses aim to improve emotional regulation and reduce distress by teaching simple skills you can use in daily life.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Nicola discusses goals and preferences with each person and together they choose methods that suit the issue and the person’s comfort. This collaborative process helps find a way of working that feels useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, remove travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person trip would be difficult. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can suit quieter or shorter check-ins. Registered or accredited professionals can help explain which format will best suit your needs when you arrange the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with social anxiety and phobia, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions focus on clear conversation about current difficulties and practical steps to manage feelings and thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has been working in counselling since 2020, giving her three years of practice in a range of settings.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is a registered member of the BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking; costs vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.