- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
About Nicola
Nicola Martin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on work and wellbeing concerns alongside relationship and emotional difficulties. She supports people feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with changes in their lives. Nicola also helps those coping with trauma and abuse and people wanting to improve intimacy and connection.
Nicola works in an integrative way and draws on several therapeutic models to suit each person. She offers practical coping strategies for day-to-day life, and time to talk through painful feelings like shame, guilt or emptiness. Conversations are aimed at making sense of where these emotions come from and finding small steps forward.
She has three years of experience and has worked in mental health settings supporting people with anxiety, depression and survivors of sexual assault. Nicola also has experience with people affected by caregiver stress, illness such as cancer, and relationship problems including infidelity and separation.
Sessions involve listening, reflection and collaboratively trying out techniques that fit a person’s life. Nicola encourages honesty about what is and isn’t helpful and adjusts her approach as needs change. Her BACP credential is shown as BACP.
People who choose Nicola often want straightforward tools and a calm space to sort out feelings and make practical changes. To begin, it is helpful to think about the immediate concerns you want to address and what you hope to get from counselling.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Nicola describes an integrative approach that uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet different needs. Integrative work means blending methods so sessions can focus on what helps most, whether that is managing anxiety, processing trauma, or rebuilding connection. This approach aims to be flexible and practical for everyday life.Two approaches often used in integrative practice are brief skills-based techniques and trauma-informed talking therapies. Skills-based techniques teach coping methods such as breathing, grounding or activity planning to reduce stress and manage panic. Trauma-informed talking work gives space to understand the impact of difficult events and to find ways to move forward at a steady pace.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist and client discuss the presenting issues, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s situation. Nicola adjusts the mix of techniques over time based on what is helpful and what the client prefers.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow more frequent short check-ins when needed. It can also give choices about audio or video contact to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a shorter check-in while on a work break.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Nicola help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties. She also helps with life changes, caregiver strain and feelings such as guilt or emptiness.
How would she approach my concerns?
Nicola uses an integrative style, pulling together different therapeutic methods to fit each person. Expect a mix of listening, reflection and practical coping strategies to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in mental health settings supporting people with anxiety, depression and survivors of sexual assault.
What credentials and location are listed?
Nicola’s credential is recorded as BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.