Counsellor profile
Nicola Longson, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 381944
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client-centred therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Nicola
Nicola Longson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Nicola also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting pressures, career questions, bipolar and depression related struggles, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Nicola uses client-centred ways of working to build conversations that feel practical and down to earth. She draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to help spot unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered for managing stress and grounding in the moment. Trauma-focused work is used where past events continue to affect day-to-day life.
In sessions Nicola focuses on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps. She helps people notice patterns such as people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or losing themselves around others. Practical tools might include simple thought records, breathing practices, and planning for clearer boundaries.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what they want to change and why. Nicola aims to make goals clear and break them down into achievable actions. Progress is reviewed regularly so sessions stay relevant to everyday life.
She offers counselling in English and works from the United Kingdom. Nicola follows BACP professional standards and integrates different approaches to match each person’s needs. Before starting, clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then book a first session.
How sessions work
How Nicola combines therapeutic approaches for online work
Nicola draws on client-centred therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person. This approach means sessions start with the client’s concerns and priorities, and the therapist follows the client’s pace while helping to clarify goals.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. CBT offers practical exercises, like noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns such as people-pleasing.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and decide together which methods to use. That choice is reviewed as therapy continues so the plan can change if needed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with Nicola after completing the matching questionnaire to clarify practical arrangements and how sessions can best fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationships, grief and related concerns such as sleep and intimacy.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is client-centred with an emphasis on clear, practical conversation. She combines that with CBT and mindfulness tools to address thinking patterns and stress regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.