Nicola WilloughbyBACP

Nicola Willoughby is a counsellor who supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns, trauma, grief and parenting challenges. She works with those coping with major life changes, career stress and relationship difficulties. Nicola is a BACP member and has practised since 2020. Nicola trained as an integrative counsellor, so she adapts her style to suit each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and other evidence-based work she learned during training. Sessions are conversational and practical, with space to reflect and try out different ways of handling problems. Her background includes additional coursework in bereavement and loss, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger and emotional regulation. Nicola also completed a higher diploma in CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy - and a foundation certificate in working with children and teens. She has experience supporting people with ADHD and autism spectrum diagnoses, helping them notice strengths and practical coping strategies. Nicola aims to help clients recognise their own answers and build on small changes that make life easier. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and gentle pacing. People can expect a mixture of talking, practical exercises and reflection. Nicola seeks to create a straightforward space where clients feel listened to and guided toward realistic steps they can try between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nicola draws on integrative counselling and cognitive behavioural techniques to support change. Integrative counselling blends talking and practical tools so the approach fits the person. It helps with a wide range of issues by adapting to how someone prefers to work. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trialling different coping strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic attacks. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with each client to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and pace. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around parenting, appointments and work commitments. It often reduces travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or longer therapeutic sessions when there is space in the week. Ask about the specific session options during the matching and scheduling process so arrangements match everyday life and practical needs.