Nicola Chaproniere

Nicola Chaproniere is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people who are finding life hard after trauma, dealing with depression, living with bipolar disorder, or struggling with low self-esteem. Nicola also helps those coping with parenting pressures and concerns linked to narcissism.

Her background includes work with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image worries and the emotional impact of cancer. She has supported people facing domestic violence, separation and family problems, and she works with self-harm thoughts and feelings of guilt and shame. Nicola sees people aged 11 and above.

In sessions she aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what a person hopes to change. That approach helps people to find practical steps forward and to feel heard.

Nicola frames the early meetings as a time to understand immediate needs and goals. From there she and the person agree how to continue, focusing on manageable changes rather than overwhelming plans. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the process as clear and steady as possible.

Her credential is NCPS, which is shown after her name. For people considering a first step, Nicola suggests completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions according to availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Many common evidence-based techniques focus on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and then trying small changes. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts affect mood and help people learn different ways of thinking that reduce distress and improve coping. These methods are often used with depression, low self-esteem and anxiety.

Trauma-informed approaches emphasise safety, pacing and grounding. They help people to work through distressing memories and to build skills for managing strong emotions. Such approaches are useful for those who have experienced abuse, domestic violence or post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Nicola will work with each person to agree what feels helpful, based on their needs, goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to test which techniques fit best and to adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also can suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that match a work break or caregiving routine.