I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have experience of working with neurodiverse clients, children, and adults. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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Amazing therapist, I feel so lucky to have been paired with Nicola!
Nicola listens to all my concerns with no judgement whatsoever, I feel totally at ease and truly open/free to say or bring up anything bothering me. Incredibly helpful advice and insights, and I've never once felt pressured into hitting goals/targets. Absolutely incredible, and I'm always looking forward to the next session!
Written on Feb 21, 2026 after therapy with Nicola for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far, amazing. Genuinely listens to my needs and hoe im feeling. Understood what I wanted before I did and led me in the right direction.
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Nicola for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Been working with Nicola for a few months and she has made a huge impact in my mental health. Gentle yet encouraging when needed
Very reachable and proactive
Written on Dec 13, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Therapy has been one of the best decisions of my life, Nicola has only made that experience so much better, I am so lucky to have her as my therapist, she listens to me, understands what I’m saying, then makes me hate her by asking my questions that actually betters myself, she makes you feel comfortable and just doesn’t judge you (to your face), but truthfully, she’s helping me through a lot of issues, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to talk with, laugh with, and cry to each week
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
Brilliant therapist, very friendly makes you feel comfortable, helps you to understand things in depth, very polite. I would definitely recommend.
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very understanding, gives me lots of space and time to think!
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
A great listener! Love the words of wisdom and the way she makes me think about situations.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Nicola has helped me on my journey to understanding myself and I am really enjoying my sessions with her. She is very supportive and understanding and makes me feel comfortable talking about the things that trouble me. I would highly recommend Nicola
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Nicola is a very friendly, un judgmental therapist who supports your daily wins and goals and gives you advice. She always listens and feels like a friend to speak to. Lovely woman
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very easy to talk to, presents herself well! She's very understanding and takes the time to listen to my situation even if I feel like I'm going off on a complete tangent. I often struggle to open up to people but Nicola has made it really easy to settle in and be honest about what I need help with.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Nicola is a considerate, professional and thoughtful person. She listens and understands my concerns and worries. She provides resources, thoughtful suggestions, advice and so much more to help work through emotions, situations and feelings. She supports long term goals and has great knowledge to draw upon for any sudden issues and concerns that have arisen. She is sensitive and empathetic. She is responsive to unscheduled messages and always prompt for scheduled sessions. I would recommend her services to those in need of assistance with anxiety and depression.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Nicola for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Only had two sessions but already feel very comfortable and also that Nicola is able to understand what I am trying to communicate and can offer different advice/solutions which feel tailored to me. Would highly recommend.
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Working with Nicola has been brilliant. She’s insightful, not afraid to hold the mirror up to you, and focuses on your issues with compassion. There is no doubt that without Nicola, I would not have recovered from my breakdown in such a way. She’s my new hero.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was so happy with Nicola as my therapist. She is such a kind and calm person and has been helping me a lot through the last few months. We had some emotionally challenging sessions, as well as some lighter ones, where we could laugh about things. We always adjusted the sessions according to what I needed that day. I would highly recommend her.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nicola is very good at listening, and her suggestions so far have been right on the mark. Still early days for me on this journey, but so far extremely happy with my progress, which is down to Nicola
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and self esteem
Nicola is brilliant at what she does, I feel she completely understands me as a person and makes a great effort to provide therapy to me in a way that works for and a way that makes sense.
She has listened to all my concerns and is very prompt in the advice and therapy she offers. I am still early on in my therapy but I feel like with Nicolas help I am on the road to recovery.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicola has been incredibly supportive and helpful since day one. She responds quickly to any messages or journal entries with encouragement and advice
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
She is so incredibly supportive, is very easy to talk too as this is my first time trying therapy I find it very easy to chat with her, we occasionally joke around and do keep the conversation lighthearted occasionally just to keep the mood ok but is still serious and does do what I need her to do, she does care and wants to help but also does give me tons of options for what I could do to achieve my goals I highly recommend her
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicola was a very thoughtful and empathetic listener. Her reflections and advice while positive and affirming were also practical and actionable, which helped me greatly. Highly recommended.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Nicola has been very supportive and understanding.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Nicola for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
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