Counsellor profile
Nicola Longson, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Nicola
Counsellor Nicola Longson is a BACP member with five years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger. Nicola also supports clients facing low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar and depression related issues, and ADHD.
Nicola uses client-centred methods to give people space to talk through what matters to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practical ways to change them. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, and elements of trauma-focused work are included when past harm is affecting day-to-day life.
Sessions are conversational and aim to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Nicola can help with communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and codependency, and issues that arise in blended families or after separation. She brings five years of practice to these areas and adapts her approach as needs change.
Nicola works in ways that suit the individual rather than following a fixed script. She will discuss what is useful in early sessions and agree goals and steps with the client. Practical tools and short exercises are offered when appropriate, alongside time for talking and reflecting.
People who choose Nicola often want clear, straightforward help with everyday problems and emotional difficulties. She speaks English and works with adults in the United Kingdom. If you want to know how she works in more detail, it is best to start with the initial questionnaire and a first session.
How Nicola uses CBT, client-centred work and mindfulness online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client lead the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said, checks understanding, and works with the client to set priorities. This approach suits people who need space to talk through feelings and decide what matters next.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to notice patterns and try different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress-related difficulties.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to pay attention to the present moment. Short practices and breathing exercises help reduce reactivity and improve concentration. Mindfulness can support people with stress, anger and recurring negative thinking.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Nicola will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan with the client. This is a collaborative process that takes preferences and practicalities into account.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm the exact formats available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into work and family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. They also mean you do not need to be on camera for every meeting, depending on what the counsellor offers.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Nicola works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, career matters, bipolar and depression, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred style that prioritises listening and collaboration. Nicola also uses cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches where useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and first steps handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.