Nicola Willmott

Nicola Willmott is a BACP counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. She also works with adults exploring ADHD and related neurodivergent issues. Nicola writes simply and directly, helping people find small, practical steps when life feels overwhelming.

She draws on three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, including time with the NHS, a bereavement charity and private practice. That mix has shaped a flexible approach to different kinds of distress, from grief and loss to chronic health worries and caregiver strain.

Nicola uses a person-centred stance that treats clients as the experts in their own lives. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas when they help make sense of patterns and feelings. Sessions focus on clear, usable strategies and on making space to talk through painful or confusing experiences.

Her work includes supporting people with body image, codependency, control and commitment issues, and the practical effects of chronic illness. She is neurodivergent-affirming and has a particular interest in adult ADHD and autism matters.

If someone chooses to work with Nicola, initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location and the therapist's schedules.

How Nicola uses talking therapy online and in practice

Nicola blends person-centred listening with focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Person-centred work means the counsellor follows what matters to the client, offering a steady, respectful space to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people test new ways of thinking for everyday problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicola will work collaboratively to identify which ideas and exercises suit a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress or needs change.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to use written tools, breathing or grounding exercises, and thought-record worksheets during a session, depending on what the client and therapist decide together.