Nicola BurgessBACP

Nicola Burgess is a counsellor who uses person-centred approaches to help people feel heard and understood. She trained with a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and has practised for seven years in the United Kingdom. Nicola keeps things straightforward and calm in sessions so people can talk about what matters most to them.

She commonly works with relationship problems and the fallout that follows difficult experiences. That includes grief and loss after events like divorce or bereavement, trauma and abuse, or the effects of difficult relationships. Nicola also helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and motivation, and with concerns such as eating, sleeping and parenting struggles.

Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her. Nicola listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their thoughts and feelings. She uses client-centred ideas to build trust, narrative techniques to look at life stories, and solution-focused steps to try practical ways forward.

Her approach aims to make change feel manageable. Nicola will work at a pace that suits each person and focus on small, realistic goals. Many clients find it useful to talk through how past experiences affect current choices, and then try new ways of coping.

She works weekdays and some early evenings and is willing to discuss which times work best. Nicola encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck to start with a short matching questionnaire to find a suitable way to meet and plan next steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. The counsellor offers a non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and topics, which can help with issues like low self-worth, anxiety and relationship strain.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives. It helps people notice patterns, reframe painful experiences and try different ways of seeing events, which can be useful after trauma or loss.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. It helps identify strengths and quick strategies to manage stress, improve sleep or tackle specific problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs and goals, and together they decide which ideas to try first. Sessions can shift between approaches as circumstances change, so the plan evolves with progress.

Practical benefits of working online include being able to fit sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to book short check-ins or several focused conversations without a long commute. If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know what to expect.