Nicolette Bennett, BACP

Nicolette Bennett helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She supports those dealing with eating concerns, addictions, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career worries and compassion fatigue. Nicolette works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and build understanding with each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and aims to make changes that help day-to-day life. Her background includes roles as a substance misuse mentor and outreach youth worker. She has supported adults with mental health challenges, complex needs and mobility issues. That practical experience informs how she approaches difficult topics in sessions. Nicolette is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has five years' experience and carries professional insurance. She says she works integratively and chooses methods that suit each client's needs. She currently works with young people aged 11 to 18 years, adults and people with complex needs or disabilities. She has worked with panic attacks, dissociation, self-harm, suicidal ideation and both physical and sexual abuse. Nicolette is trained in telephone and online counselling. If someone wants to begin, they can use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and then arrange a first session.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and offering non-judgemental support. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to find their own solutions to problems.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It aims to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical strategies that can reduce anxiety, panic and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online and telephone work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. Nicolette is trained in telephone and online counselling, but readers should confirm which session options are currently offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver effective therapy via telephone or online when the format suits a person's routine and needs.