About Nicola
Nicola Bell welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or anger. She helps those whose confidence has been knocked by trauma or difficult life events. Nicola writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone concerned about their wellbeing.
Nicola has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. She builds sessions around each person's needs and prefers to keep language clear and direct.
How Nicola works
Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and on practical ways to cope. Her work combines client-centred listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy, so clients get both space to be heard and tools to try between sessions. Nicola adapts her approach if someone needs a more goal-focused plan or a calmer, exploratory style of talking.
She supports people through issues such as trauma and abuse, depression, stress, and anxiety, and also helps with self-esteem and anger. Nicola also offers help for a wide range of related concerns, including attachment difficulties, communication problems, carer stress, bereavement and separation issues. Sessions are offered in English and accept international clients.
Nicola encourages small steps at the start and works collaboratively to set achievable goals. If someone is unsure, Nicola aims to make the process straightforward and humane so people can feel ready to begin.
Nicola lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Nicola works with
The areas below are the ones Nicola selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Nicola’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers a steady, non-directive space where people can talk through feelings and make sense of what matters to them. This approach suits people who need time to explore emotions and gain clarity.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses clearer steps and practical exercises. Nicola can help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours between sessions. CBT is useful for tackling anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching skills that can be practised in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Nicola works together with each person to decide whether more exploratory talking or a structured plan will help most. She tailors methods to the person's goals and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy makes sessions more flexible. Video calls let people keep visual contact and do deeper work. Phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, reflective writing, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options help fit therapy around busy lives or travel schedules while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
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