Nicola Burgess, BACP

Nicola Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on person-centred ways of working to help people through difficult times. She has seven years' experience and maintains professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Nicola aims to create a calm space where clients feel heard and respected.

She commonly supports people facing relationship difficulties and the fallout from traumatic experiences. This includes work around abusive or narcissistic relationships, separation and divorce, and broader family tensions. Nicola also helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and the strain of caring roles that can lead to compassion fatigue.

Many clients come looking for help with grief and loss, whether from death, relationship endings, life transitions such as menopause, or other significant changes. Nicola listens for the particular shape of each loss and works with people to understand their feelings and find practical ways to carry on. Issues around self-esteem, body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, and struggles with motivation are also within her remit.

Her practice uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on talking through what matters, exploring personal stories, and setting small achievable goals. Nicola offers a warm, non-judgemental approach and encourages people to take the first steps toward greater self-acceptance.

People are invited to discuss timing and days that suit them, as Nicola works weekdays and some early evenings. She supports those navigating midlife changes and other life shifts with practical conversation and steady support.

How these approaches work for online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a trusting relationship where the client leads the conversation and feels genuinely heard. It suits people who need space to make sense of their feelings and regain confidence in themselves.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives. It is useful for re-framing experiences such as loss, identity questions, and difficult relationship patterns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is short-term and goal-oriented, concentrating on small, achievable steps that move someone toward practical change. It is helpful when clients want clear targets and progress checks.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, try different ways of working, and agree a plan that matches the client’s needs and preferences. This can include blending elements from different approaches to suit the person.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and offer quicker access at short notice. They can also support a shorter check-in when less time is available, or allow sessions without being on camera if that feels better for the client.