About Nicola
Nicola Juffs helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and people struggling with motivation or confidence. Nicola presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Nicola trained as a Humanistic counsellor in 2017 and holds the NCPS credential. She has eight years of counselling experience and a longer background working in support roles across homelessness, mental health and women's services.
How Nicola works
That experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth style. In sessions Nicola creates space for clients to talk without judgement. She listens closely and encourages people to notice what helps them feel stronger.
Conversations are client-led and aim to focus on what matters most to the individual. Her approach draws from client-centred ideas and solution-focused strategies. This means Nicola will work with clients to identify small, achievable steps and build on their existing strengths.
She keeps language simple and goals realistic so progress is clear. Nicola offers therapy in a way that suits everyday life. She uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick what works for them.
The initial matching process helps connect someone to her style and practical way of working.
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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.
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Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| 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
Nicola uses client-centred and solution-focused ideas to guide online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows the person’s lead, helping them feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for people dealing with grief, low self-esteem or general anxiety because it focuses on the person’s own experience and pace.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. It helps people identify small changes that make a real difference, such as building confidence or managing stress. This way of working is helpful for clients who want clear actions and quick, steady progress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that feel like a good fit. She adjusts the focus over time as needs change so the work stays relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules. Video suits full conversations and visual cues, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging fits shorter check-ins or busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent even with a hectic routine.
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