Nicola Bagust, BACP

Nicola Bagust is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works with issues related to addiction, trauma and intimacy concerns. Nicola aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for people who are ready to seek change.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Nicola focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions. That might include small goals, coping strategies or clearer ways to talk about feelings and boundaries.

Nicola places emphasis on sensitive listening and on building trust in the room. She encourages people to set the pace that feels manageable. The work often starts with identifying what matters most and what feels possible right now.

Sessions can centre on understanding how past hurts affect current choices, and on building new patterns that feel healthier. Nicola also supports people dealing with the impact of addiction on relationships and day-to-day life. She aims to help people find realistic ways to cope when life changes become overwhelming.

People who meet with Nicola can expect a down-to-earth approach. She offers encouragement and practical tools alongside emotional support. The goal is to help people feel more able to manage challenges and move towards the life they want.

How Nicola brings evidence-based methods to online therapy

Nicola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps people can take. One approach emphasises understanding patterns from past experiences and how they affect current relationships and feelings. This helps people make concrete changes in how they relate to others and themselves. Another approach focuses on building coping skills for low mood, grief and addiction-related difficulties, with short practical exercises and planning between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will work with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals and preferences. She takes time to discuss what feels manageable and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking to confirm how Nicola currently meets with people. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work and other commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when life is busy or for options that do not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to remote work while focusing on the same practical outcomes as face-to-face care.