Nicola Juffs, NCPS

Nicola Juffs helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief. She focuses on practical support for coping with life changes and boosting motivation. Nicola uses a warm, down-to-earth style that aims to make talking about difficult things easier.

Nicola holds an NCPS credential. She is based in the United Kingdom and has eight years of counselling experience. Before qualifying as a Humanistic Counsellor in 2017 she worked in homeless services, mental health and women's services in support roles. Those roles shape her practical, person-focused way of working.

In sessions Nicola creates an open space where people can name what they are feeling. She listens without judgement and helps clients find ways to manage anxiety, grief and low confidence. The approach is straightforward and geared towards what feels useful for each person.

Nicola combines Client-Centred Therapy with Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she pays attention to a person’s experience while also helping them identify small changes that make a difference. She aims to balance empathic listening with clear steps clients can try between meetings.

Her practice covers additional issues such as communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, guilt and shame, isolation and workplace concerns. Nicola supports people who want practical help for life purpose, self-love and social anxiety, and she encourages gentle progress at each person’s pace.

How Nicola's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens attentively, reflects what is said, and helps people feel understood so they can make sense of difficult feelings. This approach is useful for stress, grief and low self-esteem.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical changes. Sessions are goal-oriented and look for steps that quickly create relief or forward momentum, which can suit workplace issues, low motivation and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Nicola will work collaboratively to decide which mix of listening and practical steps fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. She aims to tailor sessions rather than use a single method for everyone.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. They can also support people who prefer to focus on audio rather than video to reduce screen time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, use various ways of working to help clients make gradual progress.