Nicola Longson, BACP

Nicola Longson is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through difficult life changes. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship difficulties. Nicola practices in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Nicola uses a person-centred stance in sessions. She aims to listen with respect and sensitivity and to adapt the conversation to each person's needs. This means the client sets the pace while she helps them find clearer thinking and practical steps.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help with worries, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. These methods are used alongside mindfulness exercises when helpful, for example to reduce rumination and improve sleep. Nicola can include trauma-focused approaches where past hurt continues to affect day-to-day life.

With five years of professional experience Nicola supports people facing family conflict, parenting strain, career uncertainty and grieving. She also helps with issues such as anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, ADHD and bipolar mood challenges. Nicola offers coaching-style support for people wanting practical goals and changes.

Her sessions are collaborative and goal-aware. Nicola works with each person to shape a plan that suits their priorities. She encourages small steps that build confidence and lasting change.

How counselling approaches translate to online therapy

Nicola commonly uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on listening carefully and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and guides the pace and goals of work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce rumination and increase present-moment awareness, supporting emotional regulation and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss your needs and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. Together you can review what works and adapt the plan over time so it fits your goals and day-to-day life.

Confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some practical exercises and homework easier to manage between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often find that online sessions help people maintain continuity of care while they balance work, family and other commitments.