- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Confidence building
About Nicola
Nicola Barnard is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgement. Nicola encourages practical steps that build confidence and motivation.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide sessions. These methods are used to help with everyday struggles like low mood, grief, parenting strain and work-related pressure. Sessions can include skills practice, values-based goal setting and exploring patterns that keep problems going.
Nicola has four years of experience and has worked with neurodiverse people as well as adults and children. She also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and major life changes. Additional areas she addresses include body image, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges around commitment and codependency.
In the room she keeps language simple and practical. Conversations are paced to suit the client and may involve short exercises or homework between meetings. Nicola encourages regular review of progress so goals stay relevant and achievable.
She practices in the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. To begin, clients are asked to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide sessions. These methods are used to help with everyday struggles like low mood, grief, parenting strain and work-related pressure. Sessions can include skills practice, values-based goal setting and exploring patterns that keep problems going.
Nicola has four years of experience and has worked with neurodiverse people as well as adults and children. She also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and major life changes. Additional areas she addresses include body image, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges around commitment and codependency.
In the room she keeps language simple and practical. Conversations are paced to suit the client and may involve short exercises or homework between meetings. Nicola encourages regular review of progress so goals stay relevant and achievable.
She practices in the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. To begin, clients are asked to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while accepting difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change mood and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and aims to increase awareness and healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss how these methods suit a person's goals and preferences and adjust the plan together. Clients and the therapist review progress and change direction when needed so the approach stays useful.
Details about specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera depending on what works best for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Nicola help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and depression, among other areas listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions draw on ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based and client-centred approaches, with practical exercises and values-based goal work.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has four years of experience working with adults, children and neurodiverse clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Nicola?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.