Nicola Young, BACP

Nicola Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She works with depression, grief, relationship tensions and issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties. Nicola also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue and challenges connected to chronic illness and caregiving.

Nicola offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. She uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s goals at the centre. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters most to them.

Her practice draws on a mix of approaches so sessions can be adapted to each person. Nicola uses client-centred listening alongside elements of existential thinking and solution-focused techniques to help people find meaning and practical steps forward. She seeks to balance understanding with clear, achievable actions.

Nicola trained through the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, completing qualifications at levels 2 to 5 in counselling and psychotherapy. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has undertaken further training in areas such as safeguarding, suicide awareness and working with attachment.

Her background includes time in the music industry and around 20 years helping creative people navigate work and life. Nicola has worked in private practice, with local counselling agencies, with online providers and as a mental health advisor at a UK charity. She welcomes questions before booking to help people decide if she is the right fit.

How Nicola’s approaches work in online therapy

Nicola uses person-centred practice to prioritise what matters to the individual, giving space for people to be heard and understood. This approach suits people seeking empathetic listening and support for issues like anxiety, depression and life transitions.

She also draws on existential therapy to help people look at meaning, choice and responsibility during difficult moments. That work can support those facing grief, major life changes or questions about purpose. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, practical steps and build momentum when people want clear goals and quick strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Nicola will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which combination of approaches feels right. The aim is to match the method to the individual, not force a single style.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to check in from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the agreed format.