Nicola Willmott, BACP

Nicola Willmott is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who specialises in helping people living with health challenges and related stresses. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Nicola also supports people with adult ADHD and autism and helps those coping with loss, chronic illness and caregiving strain.

Nicola draws on three years of professional experience. Her background includes work for the National Health Service, a bereavement charity and private practice. She frames the work around the person in front of her and treats clients as the experts in their own lives.

Her approach is integrative, which means she adapts the way she works to fit each person. Nicola uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed thinking. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building practical coping skills and boosting confidence.

In practical terms Nicola aims to make therapy straightforward. She offers a calm space to talk through worries and to try out different ways of managing stress and difficult feelings. People often work on small, achievable steps between sessions to build momentum.

Nicola describes herself as neurodivergent-affirming and pays attention to how autism and ADHD affect daily life. She encourages a collaborative, steady pace so people feel heard and understood while they find what helps them most.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-informed work looks at how early connections affect current relationships and emotional patterns. It helps when people want to understand why they react strongly in close relationships or under stress.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, offering acceptance and reflection so clients can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. It is practical for managing anxiety, low mood and stress, and for building coping strategies around health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options with each person and together decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as the work develops.

If you are considering online sessions, check the platform and formats Nicola currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people video helps with face-to-face feeling, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or a camera is an issue. Confirm the available session types when you arrange a meeting so they match your routine.