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Nichola Johnson

Nichola Johnson, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Experienced client-centred counsellor

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  • Relationship focus
  • Supports confidence
  • Works with grief

About Nichola

Nichola Johnson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works from a client-centred approach and focuses on helping people navigate relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues with self-esteem. Nichola encourages people to recognise their own strengths and take small steps towards change.

She aims for sessions that are plain and practical. Conversations focus on what matters now and on realistic next steps. Nichola listens and reflects so people can see options more clearly and build confidence to try them.

Her background includes supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief and stress, as well as parenting challenges and career crossroads. Jealousy is also a named area she pays attention to when it affects relationships and wellbeing. Nichola tailors conversations to each person’s situation rather than following a fixed script.

Sessions explore feelings, patterns and everyday choices. Practical coping ideas and small experiments are suggested when they feel useful. The aim is to help people feel steadier, make clearer decisions and rebuild trust in their own judgement.

Nichola describes herself as someone who supports and empowers people to make changes they want. She invites prospective clients to reflect on what they want from therapy and to take the next step when they are ready.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps when people want to talk through relationship difficulties, feelings of jealousy, self-esteem problems or reactions to trauma.

Working in this way online still aims to put the client’s concerns first. The therapist will check in about what matters to you and together you will decide which ways of working suit your goals. That conversation is collaborative and may change as you learn what helps.

Confirm the session formats that are currently offered before booking, since no specific formats are stated in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, let people avoid travelling to appointments and make it simpler to keep continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements so sessions match your day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Nichola help with?

She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, grief, eating concerns, anger, career questions and coping with life changes. Jealousy is listed as an additional focus area.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a client-centred approach which means conversations are guided by the person’s needs. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people find their own solutions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working with the areas listed above and focuses on empowering people to use their strengths.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, as supplied in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients according to the information provided.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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