Counsellor profile
Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and depression
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Works with LGBT issues
About Nicola
Counsellor Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey is a BACP member with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and life changes. Her listed areas also include LGBT matters, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns and ADHD.
Nicky works mainly using a client-centred approach. That means she listens closely and aims to help people feel heard and accepted before moving on to other ways of working. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help with unhelpful thoughts and coping strategies.
Sessions are practical. Conversations focus on what is causing difficulty now and on ways to manage day-to-day problems. They can include looking at coping skills, practical strategies and decision-making options. The emphasis is on clear, understandable steps rather than jargon.
She has experience working in talking therapies services and has supported people in suicidal distress. She has worked with people across different age groups, including those who identify as neurodivergent and those in LGBTQI+ communities.
Nicky aims to help people build resilience and manage future challenges. If someone wants to explore what is getting in the way of their wellbeing she will listen first and then discuss possible next steps. To arrange a first meeting, follow the site booking process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It aims to create a non-judgemental space where the person feels heard and accepted. This approach can help with feelings of isolation, low self-esteem and deciding what matters most in life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to try different ways of coping. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options and agree collaboratively what to try first. That conversation will take your needs and preferences into account rather than assuming one method fits all.
The biography does not list session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins when life is busy. It can also be useful if someone prefers shorter phone check-ins or needs to avoid being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working with you on the issues you bring.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and also lists concerns such as self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger and career matters.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She works mainly in a client-centred way and also uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques where helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years' experience, including work in talking therapies services and support for people in suicidal distress.
Which professional body is she listed with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first appointment?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule the 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.