BACP
Nicola Longson, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Nicola is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 5+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nicola
Nicola Longson offers a warm, person-focused way of working. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and the effects of trauma. Nicola emphasises respect and compassion in sessions and shapes therapy to fit each person’s needs.
She has five years of experience working with a range of concerns. These include depression, bipolar difficulties, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems and parenting strains. Nicola also works with people facing career changes, ADHD and problems tied to attachment, abandonment and family conflict.
Her approach combines client-centred listening with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-focused work are part of her way of helping people make changes. Sessions aim to be a mix of listening, clarity and hands-on strategies that can be used between meetings.
Nicola describes therapy as a collaborative process. She emphasises building a safe working rapport and setting realistic goals together. The aim is to help people feel more in control and able to cope with life’s challenges.
People who contact Nicola begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. She works in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential. Nicola conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients at this time.
She has five years of experience working with a range of concerns. These include depression, bipolar difficulties, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems and parenting strains. Nicola also works with people facing career changes, ADHD and problems tied to attachment, abandonment and family conflict.
Her approach combines client-centred listening with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-focused work are part of her way of helping people make changes. Sessions aim to be a mix of listening, clarity and hands-on strategies that can be used between meetings.
Nicola describes therapy as a collaborative process. She emphasises building a safe working rapport and setting realistic goals together. The aim is to help people feel more in control and able to cope with life’s challenges.
People who contact Nicola begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. She works in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential. Nicola conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients at this time.
Areas of expertise
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issues
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Sleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody image
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CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
How Nicola's approaches translate to online work
Nicola uses client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of each session. This means the therapist listens carefully, follows the client's lead and tailors discussion to what matters most in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy gives practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be practised between sessions to build new routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will help clients decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She discusses options, tries things out, and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful for the individual.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques such as guided mindfulness or thought-record exercises in the moments they arise. Registered or accredited professionals can support practical changes and emotional recovery through regular online sessions when that arrangement fits the person's routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
Nicola supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar difficulties, grief, trauma and family conflict, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and trauma-focused work to help people make changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials does Nicola hold and where does she practise?
Nicola holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.