Nicola Willoughby, BACP

Nicola Willoughby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has practised since 2020 and supports people facing trauma, abuse, grief, parenting stresses, career shifts and major life changes. Nicola writes plainly and listens closely to each person who comes to her.

She trained as an integrative counsellor and adapts her style to suit each individual rather than using one fixed method. During training she completed a higher diploma in CBT and a foundation certificate in working with children and teenagers. She has also undertaken additional study in bereavement and loss, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation.

Nicola has experience supporting children and adults affected by ADHD and autism spectrum conditions. She focuses on helping people recognise strengths and practical qualities that can be built on in day-to-day life. Her approach emphasises small, manageable steps that make a real difference.

In sessions she aims to help clients find their own answers, notice personal strengths and make changes that feel achievable. Conversations are grounded and straightforward, with a focus on practical strategies alongside emotional understanding.

Nicola works in the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English. She uses a matching process for new clients and asks people to complete a short questionnaire before booking a first session. Fees vary with location and availability and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Nicola trained as an integrative counsellor and draws on evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One approach she has formal study in is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and panic and to manage mood. Another strand of her work is bereavement and loss support, which focuses on making space for grieving and finding ways to carry memories while rebuilding daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nicola works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Together they try things and adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the exact options before booking. That said, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, or who need sessions that better fit work or childcare commitments. Ask about current session formats when you set up a first appointment to find what will work best for you.