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Nicola Jameson

Nicola Jameson, BACP, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 8+ years of experience

Supportive counsellor for life change and loss

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 384619
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCPS1032

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  • Compassionate listening
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships

About Nicola

Nicola Jameson is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation, and anxiety. Nicola aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they begin the therapy process.

She adapts sessions to suit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Nicola draws on approaches that focus on how early attachments shape current relationships, on understanding emotions in the moment, and on practical skills to manage distress. Sessions typically involve talking through recent difficulties and practising new ways to respond to painful thoughts and feelings.

Nicola also offers support for people dealing with addiction, anger, sleep and eating difficulties, life changes and career-related stress. She works with clients experiencing abandonment, attachment issues and the effects of bereavement, and lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas. Her practice includes work on obsessive or control-related behaviours and coping after separation or domestic violence.

Her training is recorded as BACP and NCPS. Nicola uses familiar therapeutic tools such as reflective listening, emotion-focused exercises and practical cognitive strategies. She encourages collaborative goal-setting so clients can see clear steps forward.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Nicola aims to make the first contacts straightforward and respectful. People who want to begin are asked to complete an initial matching process before scheduling sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connections. It can help people make sense of patterns in close relationships and feel safer expressing needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping the client find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs a steady, accepting space to talk through painful issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can ease anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Nicola will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods might suit best. That collaborative planning means sessions can change over time if different tools are needed.

If you are interested in online therapy, check the exact session options before booking so you know what is offered. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss practical needs with Nicola during the matching stage so appointments fit around everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Nicola help with?

Nicola works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety and stress, as well as addictions and sleep or eating concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

She blends client-centred care with emotion-focused work and practical cognitive strategies to help people manage difficult feelings and change unhelpful patterns.

How much professional experience does she have?

Nicola has eight years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.

What credentials and region are associated with the therapist?

Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and she practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can you see Nicola from outside the UK?

Nicola accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can be matched for sessions.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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