Nicola Willoughby

Nicola Willoughby is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career questions and coping with life changes. Nicola writes simply and directly, helping clients talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical steps forward.

She trained as an integrative counsellor and adapts her way of working to each person. Nicola also completed a higher diploma in CBT, a foundation certificate in working with children and teens, and extra training in bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation. She has three years' experience in counselling work.

Nicola has supported people who have ADHD or autism spectrum diagnoses, both children and adults, and focuses on helping them notice strengths and personal resources. She uses everyday language and aims to make sessions straightforward and constructive.

In sessions she helps clients identify their own answers and build on small changes. Conversations focus on improving coping skills, communication, and managing emotional responses. Nicola encourages practical steps that fit into daily life.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Nicola works in English and does not take international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Nicola uses an integrative approach that draws on techniques suited to the person in front of her. Integrative counselling blends ideas from different therapeutic models so sessions can be shaped around each client's needs, whether the focus is on emotions, thoughts or behaviour.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques, which look at how thoughts and behaviours interact and help people build practical coping strategies for anxiety, panic and low mood. These methods are useful for unpicking problematic thinking patterns and developing small changes that make daily life easier.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about which session types are available when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed.