Nicola Barnard, BACP

Counsellor Nicola Barnard is a BACP member with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and depression, and supports people facing parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and ADHD-related concerns.

Nicola meets people for straightforward talking therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps to manage feelings. She uses recognised approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods to guide the work.

She has experience with neurodiverse people and with both children and adults. Nicola aims to build an open, non-judgemental space for people to talk through thoughts and feelings. She asks questions and listens, then helps shape ways to cope that fit daily life.

In conversations about relationships, grief or career stress she looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. That can mean trying out new ways of responding or learning skills to reduce distress. Sessions often include simple exercises and reflections to use between meetings.

For those dealing with ongoing illness, caregiving strain, or identity and attachment questions, Nicola offers consistent support and practical ideas. Her work includes short-term focused help and longer-term exploration depending on what an individual needs.

How Nicola uses ACT, CBT and attachment ideas online